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- Title
Secret History: State Surveillance in New Zealand, 1900-1956.
- Authors
SHOEBRIDGE, TIM
- Abstract
"Secret History: State Surveillance in New Zealand, 1900-1956" is a comprehensive study that explores the political policing undertaken by the New Zealand Police Force (NZPF) during the early 20th century. The book examines the evolution of police efforts to monitor threats to the dominant political culture, including surveillance of subversive groups, foreign nationals suspected of spying, and members of the Communist Party. It also delves into the impact of World War II and the Cold War on surveillance activities, as well as the creation of the New Zealand Security Service (NZSS) in 1956. Despite limitations in the archival record, the authors provide a well-developed assessment of the interplay between political climate and organizational developments within the NZPF. The book sheds light on the covert surveillance conducted by the state and its impact on individuals who were unaware of being under scrutiny. Overall, "Secret History" is a valuable resource for researchers interested in the history of state surveillance in New Zealand.
- Subjects
NEW Zealand; OFFICIAL secrets; MASS surveillance; NEW Zealand history; SOCIAL forces; POLICE power; WORLD War II
- Publication
New Zealand Journal of History, 2024, Vol 58, Issue 1, p154
- ISSN
0028-8322
- Publication type
Article