We need an honest debate on Gallipoli and a fresh approach to history
A few words from the New Zealand Prime Minister on Anzac Day 2020. OPINION: Imagine this. It’s a lovely sunny day in Auckland on April 25, 1915, with locals getting ready to go yachting as the sun rises. From the mist, a large naval contingent emerges and the quiet of dawn is broken by shelling and rifle fire. A large Muslim army, who claim they have God on their side, is trying to force its way ashore. Luckily, New Zealand is prepared and the invaders struggle to get any sort of toehold. The invaders come from a range of countries on the other side of the world and fight bravely, but the...