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1864, Rewi's last stand?
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10 March
10 March
1869
New Zealand Cross created
This medal was created because members of New Zealand's colonial armed forces were not eligible for the Victoria Cross. Only 23 were awarded, making it one of the world‘s rarest military honours.
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1995
Auckland Warriors debut
The Auckland Warriors played their first match in the New South Wales Rugby League’s expanded Winfield Cup competition.
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This Week in History
27 March
1883
The 'Sallies' come to New Zealand
28 March
1923
Forest and Bird founded
29 March
1901
Skippers Bridge opened
30 March
1940
Funeral procession for Prime Minister Savage
31 March
1864
Rewi's last stand?
1 April
1773
First beer brewed in New Zealand
2 April
1915
Anzac soldiers riot in Cairo's Wazzir brothel district