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1886, Eruption of Mt Tarawera
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23 March
23 March
1848
Scottish settlers arrive in Otago
Otago celebrates the arrival of the immigrant ship
John Wickliffe
as the founding day of the province.
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5 June
1847
Auckland Savings Bank opens for business
6 June
1823
Wesleyan mission established
7 June
1917
Battle of Messines
8 June
1987
New Zealand goes nuclear-free
9 June
1868
Beginning of Tītokowaru's war
10 June
1886
Eruption of Mt Tarawera
11 June
1901
Cornwall Park gifted to Auckland