The Battalion

Bring the story of the 28th Māori Battalion to life

Te R`akau developed a schools education resource on​The Battalion by Māori playwright Helen Pearse-Otene. This play brings the legacy of New Zealand's 28th Māori Battalion to life. 

comprehensive education resource and script

Our education resource and script is ideal for students of history, drama, Māori studies, English, social studies and more.

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Developed by experienced educator Susan Battye, the resource is designed to meet secondary school curriculum requirements and provide teachers with support for lesson planning.

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The Battalion education resource features:

• Guidance for exploring historical, cultural and family themes inside the classroom

• Notes for presenting The Battalion as a theatrical work at your school or community venue

• Practical workshops and exercises for students

• Detailed background information about the historical context including academic references

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The resource accompanies Helen Pearse-Otene's published script, which includes:

• A foreword by legendary theatre persona Alan Scott

• Notes from the director and writer

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