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1869, New Zealand's first royal visit
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8 January
8 January
1863
Haast begins West Coast expedition
In January 1863, geologist Julius von Haast led an expedition in search of an overland route from the east to the west coast of the South Island.
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NZ's first overseas diplomatic post created
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1856
First state secondary school opens
8 April
1873
Julius Vogel becomes premier
9 April
1850
Sisters of Mercy arrive in New Zealand
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1919
New Zealand votes for prohibition – until soldiers’ votes are counted
11 April
1869
New Zealand's first royal visit