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1904, First step in creation of Fiordland National Park
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28 March
1955
NZ cricketers skittled for 26
Bert Sutcliffe top-scored with 11 runs as New Zealand was skittled for the lowest total in test cricket history – a mere 26 runs.
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1983
Signing of CER agreement strengthens trans-Tasman trade ties
New Zealand and Australia formally signed the Closer Economic Relations (CER) agreement, strengthening trade ties between the Tasman neighbours.
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2004
Māori Television launched
A dawn pōwhiri at Māori Television’s new offices in Newmarket, Auckland, was covered in the first transmission next day.
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This Week in History
18 February
1957
New Zealand's last execution
19 February
1938
Kopuawhara flood kills 21
20 February
1914
Scotland crosses Southland in pioneering flight
21 February
1879
Kaitangata mining disaster
22 February
1902
Kelburn cable car opens
23 February
1904
First step in creation of Fiordland National Park
24 February
1902
End of the battle of Langverwacht Hill