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1886, Eruption of Mt Tarawera
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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
5 June
1847
Auckland Savings Bank opens for business
6 June
1823
Wesleyan mission established
7 June
1917
Battle of Messines
8 June
1987
New Zealand goes nuclear-free
9 June
1868
Beginning of Tītokowaru's war
10 June
1886
Eruption of Mt Tarawera
11 June
1901
Cornwall Park gifted to Auckland