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The Journey Through New Zealand
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647 Moments
1989
Lange resigns, Palmer named Prime Minister
Jim Anderton founds NewLabour Party
1988
North Island Main Trunk railway central section electrification completed.
Union Coalition Launches; Social Policy Investigation's April Findings Released
Severe impact of Cyclone Bola on northern North Island.
Bastion Point Land Returned to Māori Owners
1987
General election: Labour party achieves re-election.
Historic Legislation Recognizes Māori Language
Rugby World Cup Victory
Anti-nuclear legislation implemented.
Earthquake Strikes Bay of Plenty.
1986
Pope's Historic Visit to the Country
End of British Parliament's law-making power in New Zealand
Soviet cruise ship sinks in Marlborough Sounds
1985
Archbishop Paul Reeves appointed as Governor General
'Rainbow Warrior'' sunk by French agents in Auckland harbor.