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1773, New Zealand's first sheep released
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2 August
2 August
1983
Protest as USS
Texas
visits Auckland
The visit of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser Texas sparked anti-nuclear rallies on land and sea.
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1992
Barbara Kendall wins gold at Barcelona
Windsurfer Barbara Kendall was New Zealand’s only gold medallist at the Barcelona Olympics.
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This Week in History
16 May
1846
Eight killed in attack on Boulcott Farm
17 May
1833
First British Resident comes ashore
18 May
1893
Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia addresses Kotahitanga Māori parliament
19 May
1846
Brunner, Kehu and Heaphy reach Māwhera pā
20 May
1773
New Zealand's first sheep released
21 May
1840
Hobson proclaims British sovereignty over New Zealand
22 May
1884
First New Zealand rugby team in action