Movement in the Camp Sharp-eyed readers will notice that this edition has the same title as its immediate predecessor. But, dear readers, we assure you that this edition is the real Winter 2026 edition and can only apologise for the mis-titled Autumn 2026 edition. You...

An update from the Commanding Officer of 2/4 RNZIR, Lieutenant Colonel Gareth Seeds.I appreciate the opportunity to provide an update on what has already been a busy and productive year for the Battalion. Following the Christmas stand-down, the Unit welcomed 31 newly...

Due to the impact of the Iran War and shifts in global policy, there is a recommendation for New Zealand to transition to a wartime economy. While the current political and cultural climate differs significantly from that of New Zealand during World War II, valuable...

Recorded in Christchurch in the early 1990s, the Charles Upham Tapes preserve the voice of Captain Charles Hazlitt Upham, VC and Bar — the only combat soldier ever awarded the Victoria Cross twice. Across approximately eight hours of interviews, they offer an...

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...

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...

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...