New Zealand
The Journey Through New Zealand
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647 Moments
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1962
1962
Sir Guy Powles: First Ombudsman
1962
Taranaki Gas Well Commences Operations
01-Jan-1962
Western Samoa independence accomplished after colonial rule, creating a new sovereign nation.
1961
31-Aug-1961
NZ Joins IMF
1960
26-Nov-1960
National Government Elected in General Election
1960
Historic Equal Pay Act passed for Government Service.
1960
Treasury's First Computer Lease with IBM
1959
01-Dec-1959
Antarctic Treaty for Scientific Exploration Signed by Countries
30-May-1959
Auckland Harbour Bridge Opening
1958
1958
Introduction of PAYE Tax.
1958
First heart-lung machine at Green Lane Hospital.
1958
Milestone: Geothermal Power Begins at Wairakei
26-Jun-1958
Arnold Nordmeyer's "Black Budget."
20-Apr-1958
Historic Opening of LDS Temple in Hamilton
1957
30-Nov-1957
General election sees National defeated; Walter Nash leads Second Labour Government.
1957
Dairy products get unrestricted access to Britain.
1957
Court of Appeal constituted
17-Feb-1957
Final Hanging: Walter James Bolton
20-Jan-1957
Research Station: Scott Base in Ross Dependency
1956
1956
Troops deployed to Malaya for military presence and support.
03-May-1956
Hydro Power Stations Active in Power Production
1955
03-Nov-1955
Rimutaka rail tunnel opened.
1954
13-Nov-1954
General Election Results and Controversy
20-Sep-1954
Mazengarb Report Amidst Moral Panic
08-Sep-1954
South East Asia Collective Defence Treaty Signed by New Zealand
1953
24-Dec-1953
Tragedy at Tangiwai: 151 Lives Lost
23-Dec-1953
Historic Reigning Monarch Tour.
05-Oct-1953
Secures Seat on UN Security Council
29-May-1953
Historic Summit: Hillary and Tenzing Scale Everest
1952
09-Sep-1952
Historic tunnel collapse disrupts train services.
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