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1869, New Zealand's first royal visit
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6 March
6 March
1830
Outbreak of the 'Girls' War' at Kororāreka
The so-called ‘Girls‘ War’ was fought between northern and southern Ngāpuhi at Kororāreka (now Russell). Up to 100 Māori were killed or wounded in the fighting, after which the northern alliance took control of the important settlement.
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1947
National Orchestra debuts
Classical music lovers packed Wellington’s Town Hall for the debut performance by New Zealand’s first national orchestra.
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This Week in History
5 April
1871
NZ's first overseas diplomatic post created
6 April
1864
Pai Mārire ambush in Taranaki
7 April
1856
First state secondary school opens
8 April
1873
Julius Vogel becomes premier
9 April
1850
Sisters of Mercy arrive in New Zealand
10 April
1919
New Zealand votes for prohibition – until soldiers’ votes are counted
11 April
1869
New Zealand's first royal visit