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14 June
1984
Muldoon calls snap election
Prime Minister Robert Muldoon surprised many by announcing a ‘snap’ election to be held in exactly one month’s time.
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25 March
1847
Wakefield and Featherston duel
26 March
1896
Brunner mine disaster kills 65
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?