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The Journey Through New Zealand
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647 Moments
1962
Western Samoa independence accomplished after colonial rule, creating a new sovereign nation.
1961
NZ Joins IMF
1960
Historic Equal Pay Act passed for Government Service.
Treasury's First Computer Lease with IBM
1959
Antarctic Treaty for Scientific Exploration Signed by Countries
Auckland Harbour Bridge Opening
1958
Milestone: Geothermal Power Begins at Wairakei
Arnold Nordmeyer's "Black Budget."
Historic Opening of LDS Temple in Hamilton
1957
General election sees National defeated; Walter Nash leads Second Labour Government.
Final Hanging: Walter James Bolton
Research Station: Scott Base in Ross Dependency
1956
Troops deployed to Malaya for military presence and support.
1955
Rimutaka rail tunnel opened.
1954
General Election Results and Controversy
Mazengarb Report Amidst Moral Panic
South East Asia Collective Defence Treaty Signed by New Zealand
1953
Tragedy at Tangiwai: 151 Lives Lost
Historic Reigning Monarch Tour.
Historic Summit: Hillary and Tenzing Scale Everest
1952