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1 August
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.
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1992
Lorraine Moller wins Olympic bronze
At the age of 37, Lorraine Moller ran the race of her life to place third in the marathon at the Barcelona Olympics.
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This Week in History
18 March
1983
Waitangi Tribunal rules on Motunui claim
19 March
1839
Honey bees brought to New Zealand
20 March
1834
New Zealand's first recognised flag chosen
21 March
1994
Kiwis win Oscars for
The piano
22 March
1902
George von Zedlitz arrives in Wellington
23 March
1848
Scottish settlers arrive in Otago
24 March
1770
Kidnapped Ngāti Kahu chief Ranginui dies on French ship