The Battle of Jutland and New Zealand's Merchant Navy Story

A new exhibit at Wellington’s The Great War Exhibition opens marking the centenary of the Battle of Jutland – the pivotal naval battle of the First World War.

Created by Sir Peter Jackson and supported by ANZ the Exhibition tells the story of the First World War in brilliant colour.

A centrepiece of the exhibition is a pipe stand and tobacco holder made from the wood of HMS Iron Duke, the flagship of the British Grand Fleet under Admiral John Jellicoe. The piece is on loan from Sir Peter Jackson.

The Great War Exhibition, featuring the new Battle of Jutland display, is within Pukeahu National War Memorial Park at the former Dominion Museum Building and open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. No charge for children aged 16 years and under.