This piece explores the origins and evolution of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance in New Zealand, tracing its journey from a personal object sent by a soldier in 1916 to a national tradition tied to Anzac Day, emphasizing the role of material culture in shaping collective war
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violent pasts and material appropriation
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