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This is a timeline of the history of New Zealand that includes only events deemed to be of principal importance – for less important events click the year heading or refer to List of years in New Zealand.
New Zealand's involvement in the Vietnam War signalled a major breakaway from British influence even though it was brought about primarily because of New Zealand's obligations under the ANZUS Treaty and growing concerns about Communist influences in the Asia-Pacific region. As a result, the United States pressured the governments of Australia ...
This is a timeline of environmental history of New Zealand. It includes notable events affecting the natural environment of New Zealand as a result of human activity . Pre 1700s
Current events; Random article; ... Timeline of New Zealand may refer to: Timeline of New Zealand history;
11 January – Air New Zealand accepts delivery of its first McDonnell Douglas DC-10 jet. [6] 4 February – The details of the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement are announced [7] 7 February – A heat wave affects large parts of New Zealand. Rangiora reaches 42.4 °C (108.3 °F), the highest temperature recorded in New Zealand as of December 2023.
20 January: Scott Base, New Zealand's main presence in Antarctica, is established by Sir Edmund Hillary. [5]24 May: the last Empire Day is commemorated. [6]September: Former Member of Parliament and New Zealand ambassador to the United States Leslie Munro is appointed President of the United Nations General Assembly for its twelfth session, lasting until September 1958
17 September – The first attempt at photography is made in New Zealand. Lieutenant-Governor Eyre is unsuccessful in his attempt to take a daguerreotype of Eliza Grey, wife of Governor Grey. [4] 16 October – A magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes Marlborough, causing three deaths. 13 December – Otago News begins publication. The newspaper ...
Regal and vice-regal Head of State – Elizabeth II Governor-General – Patsy Reddy Elizabeth II Patsy Reddy Government Legislature term: 52nd New Zealand Parliament and from November 2020, 53rd New Zealand Parliament. The Sixth Labour Government, elected in 2017 and October 2020, continues. Speaker of the House – Trevor Mallard Prime Minister – Jacinda Ardern Deputy Prime Minister ...