Otago and Southland Regiment
| The Otago and Southland Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1948–2012 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Branch | New Zealand Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Dunedin |
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| Anniversaries | Infantry Day – 23 October |
| Insignia | |
| Tartan | MacKenzie |
The Otago and Southland Regiment (1948-2012) was a Territorial Force unit of the New Zealand Army. It saw service from 1959 to 1963 during the Malayan Emergency. In 1964 the unit was renamed the 4th Otago and Southland Battalion Group. The Regiments motto was Kia Mate Toa (Fight unto Death) and Regimental Belt had the Mackenzie Tartan pattern of the Queen's Own Highlanders. The regimental badge uniquely contained a full Māori chief.