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1840, Hobson proclaims British sovereignty over New Zealand
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1967
Denny Hulme wins Formula One title
In 1967 Denny Hulme became the first – and so far only – New Zealander to win the Formula One World Championship.
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1972
Death of poet James K. Baxter
Acknowledged as one of New Zealand’s most accomplished poets, Baxter devoted the last years of his life to social work with alcoholics and drug addicts. He died in Auckland, aged 46.
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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