1987 Te reo Māori recognised as official language
The Maori Language Act came into force, making te reo Māori an official language of New Zealand. Read more...
This Week in History
17 January
1853
New Zealand Constitution Act comes into force
18 January
1980
'Montego Bay' hits number one
19 January
1845
Hōne Heke cuts down the British flagstaff - again
20 January
1957
Scott Base opens in Antarctica
21 January
1859
Ice comes to Nelson
22 January
1840
European settlers arrive in Wellington
23 January
1855
Massive earthquake hits southern North Island