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- Its economy had been protected, even enhanced, by the bulk-purchase arrangements with Britain. Despite labour shortages, farmers had been favoured by the certainty of sustained high prices. Infrastructure had been expanded to meet wartime needs.
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The Vietnam War was New Zealand's longest and most controversial overseas military experience. Although this country's troop commitment and casualties were modest, the conflict aroused widespread protest and condemnation. And for those who fought in Vietnam, it was a tough homecoming.
[1] The government preferred minimal involvement, with other South East Asian deployments already placing a strain on New Zealand's armed forces. From 1961, New Zealand came under pressure from the United States of America to contribute military and economic assistance to South Vietnam, but refused. [2] .
- June 1964 – December 1972
- Keith Holyoake
- To prevent Communist victory in South Vietnam
- Republic of Vietnam
New Zealand's Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was our longest and most contentious military experience of the twentieth century. Over 3000 New Zealanders served in South Vietnam from 1963 to 1975. Back home, the Vietnam War led to enormous political and public debate about New Zealand's foreign policy and place in the world.
The main reason for New Zealand’s involvement was the need to be seen to cooperate with our major ally, the US. • New Zealand’s contribution. New Zealand's National government was cautious in its approach to Vietnam. Prime Minister Keith Holyoake didn’t question the morality of New Zealand involvement but he did doubt whether the war could be won.
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The Vietnam War had a negative impact on the economy due to the money spent on weapons which raised inflationary pressures and budgeting problems during this time period. Moreover, opposition to conscription increased during this time.
A study of New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War raises a number of issues. As a historical study we want to find out what happened, why it happened and how it affected people’s lives. This war meant different things to different people. The Vietnam War was, and still is, an important part of the lives of many New Zealanders.
New Zealand and the Second World War. DigitalNZ. In 1963 Prime Minister Keith Holyoake agreed to send non-combatant troops into the Vietnam War. This topic covers the anti-war protests, defence forces, action in Vietnam, apology from the Crown, compensation for veterans, and refugees from Vietnam. SCIS no: 1907663.
