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Small town in France celebrates its 100-year connection to New Zealand

November 5, 2018

1 NEWS Europe correspondent Joy Reid was in Le Quesnoy, the town that never forgot New Zealand. (Source: Other)

A small town in northern France is today celebrating its 100-year connection to New Zealand.

Kiwi soldiers played a vital part in liberating the town of Le Quesnoy during World War 1 and a large New Zealand contingent has travelled there to help mark the occasion.

1 NEWS' Europe correspondent Joy Reid was there for the commemorations. 

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