by Charles Upham Network | Feb 19, 2026 | Grapevine Winter 2026
A juvenile delinquent, itinerant worker, convicted criminal, decorated soldier, Member of Parliament, prolific author and avowed communist, John A. Lee began his colourful career in Otago before spreading his influence throughout New Zealand. Early Days A few years...
by Charles Upham Network | Feb 19, 2026 | Grapevine Winter 2026
In 1964, the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment was formed. In the South Island, two new Territorial Force battalions emerged – the 2nd Battalion (Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast) and the 4th Battalion (Otago and Southland). The respective Commanding...
by Charles Upham Network | Jan 19, 2026 | Grapevine Winter 2026
New Zealand Army History and Heritage of South Island Units The digitisation of collections is one of the key strategies of the Captain Charles Upham VC & Bar Centre Trust, and it is the project currently receiving our main attention. Teams are now digitising...
