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11 April
11 April
1869
New Zealand's first royal visit
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Alfred Ernest Albert, arrived in Wellington as captain of the frigate HMS
Galatea
. The first member of the British royal family to visit New Zealand, he was greeted with haka, speeches and bunting.
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1916
New Zealand Division arrives in France
The
Minnewaska
, a troopship carrying the headquarters of the recently formed New Zealand Division, arrived in Marseilles, France
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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