How many men and women from NZ served at world war 1?

During World War I, approximately 100,000 New Zealanders served in the military, with around 18,000 being women who served mainly in nursing roles and support positions. The majority of the forces were men, with roughly 80,000 to 90,000 men enlisted for combat. This significant contribution reflected New Zealand's commitment to the war effort despite its small population at the time.