22 January

European settlers arrive in Wellington

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. Read more...
Slave trader competes in Wellington Anniversary Regatta

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 Read more...