may 9, 1944 - Manpower Act - passed

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The Manpower Act was used to direct young Māori men who were ineligible for the military to work in essential industries, often located in cities. Young Māori women were directed to work in factories in town.

Source: https://teara.govt.nz/en/nga-taone-nui-maori-and-the-city/page-4

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