The Voices focus area investigates ways that different individuals and groups made their voices heard about aspects of the First World War.

This area of the site introduces students to a range of information about these wartime voices. The voices of the First World War were often leaders (both politicians and military) but it is the voices of ordinary people who also deserve to be heard if we are to truly understand the impact and personal cost of the war.

Three of the specific Voices areas focus on how voices were expressed through various media: images, music, and writing. The other three areas focus on the voices of groups not commonly heard: those who stayed at home, Māori, and Pasifika. 

(external link)Watch this short video clip on Chunuk Bair from War Stories – Episode One.

_{War News video clips courtesy of PRIME TV, The Gibson Group Ltd & NZ On Air.} 

(external link)Watch this short video clip on Recruitment of Maori from War Stories – Episode Two.

_{War News video clips courtesy of PRIME TV, The Gibson Group Ltd & NZ On Air.} 

(external link)Watch this short video clip on Conscientious Objectors from War Stories – Episode Three.

_{War News video clips courtesy of PRIME TV, The Gibson Group Ltd & NZ On Air.} 

(external link)Watch this short video clip on Influenza from War Stories – Episode Four.

_{War News video clips courtesy of PRIME TV, The Gibson Group Ltd & NZ On Air.}