14 September

1938 Social Security Act passed

The cornerstone of the first Labour government’s welfare programme, the Social Security Act overhauled the pension system and extended benefits for families, invalids and the unemployed. Read more...

1972 Te taenga mai o te petihana reo Māori – Arrival of the Māori language petition

On 14 September 1972, a petition was delivered to Parliament which challenged politicians to prioritise saving te reo Māori.  Read more...