Pacific Islands Memorial

Vanuatu attends Pacific Islands Memorial dedication in Wellington

The memorial is at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park.

The Pacific Islands Memorial recognizes the unique bond between New Zealand and the Pacific islands and acknowledges the contribution of Pacific nations in different conflicts including in the First and Second World Wars.

The giant conch shell was designed by artist Michel Tuffery and draws inspiration from the conch shell left in the Arras Tunnels by the Cook Islands and Maori Soldiers during World War 1.

It represents a symbol deeply rooted in Pacific cultures.