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1896, Brunner mine disaster kills 65
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19 March
19 March
1839
Honey bees brought to New Zealand
Mary Bumby, the sister of a Methodist missionary, was probably the person who introduced honey bees to New Zealand.
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1946
Main body of Jayforce lands in Japan
About 4500 New Zealand servicemen arrived as part of a 36,000-strong British Commonwealth Occupation Force that was to work alongside the US military forces that had occupied most of Japan.
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20 March
1834
New Zealand's first recognised flag chosen
21 March
1994
Kiwis win Oscars for
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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
25 March
1847
Wakefield and Featherston duel
26 March
1896
Brunner mine disaster kills 65