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3 March
3 March
1960
Barry Crump publishes
A good keen man
One of the most-read books in New Zealand publishing history,
A good keen man
established Barry Crump’s reputation as an iconic ‘Kiwi bloke’.
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This Week in History
16 May
1846
Eight killed in attack on Boulcott Farm
17 May
1833
First British Resident comes ashore
18 May
1893
Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia addresses Kotahitanga Māori parliament
19 May
1846
Brunner, Kehu and Heaphy reach Māwhera pā
20 May
1773
New Zealand's first sheep released
21 May
1840
Hobson proclaims British sovereignty over New Zealand
22 May
1884
First New Zealand rugby team in action