26 September

Native Rights Act declares Māori British subjects

1865 Native Rights Act declares Māori British subjects

The Act deemed all Māori to be natural-born subjects of the Crown, confirming in law the treaty promise that Māori were to be accorded the same status as other British subjects. Read more...
Joseph Ward proclaims dominion status

1907 Joseph Ward proclaims dominion status

Prime Minister Ward read the proclamation to a smallish crowd from the steps of the General Assembly Library in Wellington. This first Dominion Day was a public holiday. Read more...