1930-1950

1930's during the Depression, Marching was born in New Zealand, to keep the nation's young women fit and healthy
1932 Wellington Interhouse Marching & Recreation Association was formed and held it first outdoor display at the Basin Reserve
1939 Members of the forces. joined at war's end by returning members of armed services, drawn into the sport, restructuring it based on rigid military style

1945 New Zealand Marching and Recreation Association formed.Mr George Austad elected first President.
1946 The first New Zealand Senior Championships held in Timaru, Champion Team Manahuna of Timaru
1946 First Handbook issued. Post-war marching becomes more feminine and technical.
1949 NZ Senior Championships in Wellington abandoned halfway through competition due to northwesterly gales and torrential rain

1950 Auslebrook March commissioned for New Zealand Marching Assn by Auslebrook & Co Ltd. Music composed by Mr HC Goffin of Wellington
1951 The first playing of the Auslebrook March at a publlic performance in the Botanical Gardens, Wellington by the Port Nicholson Silver Band
1951 The first 'official' magazine for marching was published - Quick March
1952 Blair Athol sea voyage to the United Kingdom and pioneer international travel.
1952 The Auslebrook March recorded in London by HMV, played by the Fairy Aviation Works Band
1953 Grenadiers Guards of Whangarei, Champion NZ Team placing 1st in all 7 sections at the Championships
1953 Grenadier Guards of Whangarei visited Australia and marched at Australian Championships in Singleton (NSW).
1953 Auckland Marching Championships held in conjunction with the Easter Show
1953 Teams throughout the country march for the Royal Tour of the Queen and Prince Philip
1954 First North Island Championships held at Petone Recreation Ground, Wellington. 15 teams competed, Sargettes of Wellington Champion Team
1957 First NZ Championship for Junior Grade held in Christchurch. Champion Team Hamilton City Silver of Hamilton
1958 Sargettes of Wellington visit Suva, Fiji for the Hibiscus Festival giving the first display of marching in Fiji