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1994, Kiwis win Oscars for
The piano
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22 January
22 January
1840
European settlers arrive in Wellington
The New Zealand Company's first settler ship, the
Aurora
, arrived at Petone to found the settlement that would become Wellington.
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1863
Slave trader competes in Wellington Anniversary Regatta
Slave trader Captain Thomas McGrath skippered the winning whaleboat in a race on Lambton Harbour which carried a £10 prize
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This Week in History
20 March
1834
New Zealand's first recognised flag chosen
21 March
1994
Kiwis win Oscars for
The piano
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