2 May

First shipment of salmon and trout ova arrives

1868 First shipment of salmon and trout ova arrives

The clipper Celestial Queen arrived at Port Chalmers carrying the first shipment of live fish ova from England. These fish were intended to provide sport for the settlers, but none survived in New Zealand. Read more...
New Zealand's last electric tram trip

1964 New Zealand's last electric tram trip

Tram no. 252, displaying the message ‘end of the line’ and driven by Wellington Mayor Frank Kitts, travelled from Thorndon to Newtown zoo. Large crowds lined the streets to witness the end of electric trams in New Zealand. Read more...