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1642, First recorded European sighting of New Zealand
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14 November
1973
DPB legislation enacted
The passage of the Social Security Amendment Act introduced the Domestic Purposes Benefit (DPB) to New Zealand’s social welfare system.
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1867
First passengers traverse Lyttelton rail tunnel
10 December
1908
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11 December
1907
Parliamentary library escapes fire
12 December
1961
First Golden Kiwi draw
13 December
1642
First recorded European sighting of New Zealand
14 December
1843
First Auckland A and P Show
15 December
1915
The evacuation of Gallipoli begins