1967 New Zealand adopts decimal currency
Pounds, shillings and pence were replaced by dollars and cents − 27 million new banknotes and 165 million new coins. Read more...
This Week in History
14 October
1892
Suzanne Aubert appointed Mother Superior
15 October
1877
Former Governor Grey becomes Premier
16 October
1914
Main Body of NZEF sails to war
17 October
1877
Chief Justice declares treaty 'worthless' and a 'simple nullity'
18 October
1924
First trans-global radio transmission to London
19 October
1992
Fred Hollows Foundation launched in New Zealand
20 October
1987
'Black Tuesday' share-market crash