Contents

Contents : Message from the Governor-General -- commemorating the end of the Second World War - introduction -- The Theatres of War (Europe and North Africa - The Pacific) -- Commemorating VJ Day (street parade - ceremony at the Wellington Cenotaph - parliamentary and civic receptions for veterans - commemorative pageant - service for peace - New Zealand participation in Hawaiian and British Commemorations) -- VJ Day 1945 (Around the Country - celebrating peace - a turning point for women - a time for evaluation) -- Dedication for Carillon Bell -- VE Day -- art, photography & film; ‘ordinary people’ an education kit -- programme launched - objectives of the commemorative programme -- co-ordinating the commemoration - New Zealand’s participation in World War II -- The Logo -- conclusion.