History

1930's	Early 1930's - 1939 Marching was born in New Zealand during the Depression to keep the nation's young women fit and healthy. Teams emerged from business houses and factories for interhouse competitions. 1939 Members of the forces. Later joined at war's end by returning members of the armed services, were drawn into the sport, restructuring it, based on rigid military style.
1940's	1945 New Zealand Marching and Recreation Association formed. First New Zealand Championships held in Timaru 1946 First Handbook issued. Post-war marching becomes more feminine and technical.
1950's	1952 Blair Athol sea voyage to United Kingdom pioneers international travel. 1953 Grenadier Guards visited and introduced marching in Australia. 1957 Junior Grade first NZ Championship
1960's	1968 Midget Grade first NZ Championship
1970's	1977 First Interdominion Championships Australia / New Zealand held in Wellington. 1978 Lochiel invited to attend Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 1983 Lochiel invited back to attend Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
1980's	1980 Introductory Grade introduced. 1981 Continental Guards / Continental Brass Band win World Championship Quickstep Display in Holland. 1984 Own choice of music introduced, encouraging creative drills and movements enhancing participant and spectator enjoyment. "Marching in Schools" booklet introduced. 1985 Lochiel appointed New Zealand sporting and cultural ambassadors. 1988 Buckingham Guards Senior Team undertook a world tour of 32 countries and gave demonstrations in many countries including a march for the Americas Cup at San Diego, and the Earls Court Military Tattoo.
1990's	1990 Marching officially recognised as a Kiwi Sport. Westlanders Juniors appointed New Zealand sporting and cultural ambassadors to Japan. 1993 Marching given the stamp of approval by NZ Post when illustrated on $1 stamp issued in November 1993. 1995 50th Jubilee of New Zealand Marching association held in conjunction with International Challenge in October at Wellington 1997 Lochiel invited to attend Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 1998 Lochiel invited back to attend Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 1998 Introduction of Competitive, Competitive (with participation emphasis)  and recreational grades. 1998 Name change from NZ Marching Association to Marching NZ
2000's	2000 Lochiel perform at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Wellington 2000 Pioneers of Canterbury attend Brisbane Festival 2000 International Tattoo in Brisbane Australia.