The following lists events that happened during 1915 in New Zealand.
World War I and New Zealand's participation in it dominate the year. Most notably, New Zealand troops take part in the landings at ANZAC cove,
Gallipoli on 25 April, and the ensuing campaign.
The various political parties agree to form a
wartime coalition in August, even though the Reform Party has an absolute majority in parliament.
Many sporting events are put on hold for the duration of the war, due to the number of men serving in the armed forces and the drive to conserve resources for the war effort.
The
19th New Zealand Parliament commenced, initially with the Reform Party in power, but in August a wartime coalition government was formed, with Liberal party leader Joseph Ward becoming finance minister.
14 February – The first contingent of 500 Māori soldiers sails for Egypt aboard
SS Warrimoo. Earlier policy had been against 'native peoples' fighting in a European war.[6]
25 April – New Zealand troops participate in the landings at
Gallipoli.
23 October – Sinking of
SS Marquette with 32 New Zealand deaths; mainly nurses and medical staff
The following lists events that happened during 1915 in New Zealand.
World War I and New Zealand's participation in it dominate the year. Most notably, New Zealand troops take part in the landings at ANZAC cove,
Gallipoli on 25 April, and the ensuing campaign.
The various political parties agree to form a
wartime coalition in August, even though the Reform Party has an absolute majority in parliament.
Many sporting events are put on hold for the duration of the war, due to the number of men serving in the armed forces and the drive to conserve resources for the war effort.
The
19th New Zealand Parliament commenced, initially with the Reform Party in power, but in August a wartime coalition government was formed, with Liberal party leader Joseph Ward becoming finance minister.
14 February – The first contingent of 500 Māori soldiers sails for Egypt aboard
SS Warrimoo. Earlier policy had been against 'native peoples' fighting in a European war.[6]
25 April – New Zealand troops participate in the landings at
Gallipoli.
23 October – Sinking of
SS Marquette with 32 New Zealand deaths; mainly nurses and medical staff