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1884, First New Zealand rugby team in action
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26 November
1960
'Kiwi Keith' begins 12-year tenure as prime minister
Keith Holyoake led the National Party to victory over Walter Nash’s Labour government. He went on to become New Zealand’s third longest-serving prime minister, behind Richard Seddon and William Massey.
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17 May
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First British Resident comes ashore
18 May
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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