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1773, New Zealand's first sheep released
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1987
Te reo Māori recognised as official language
The Maori Language Act came into force, making te reo Māori an official language of New Zealand.
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1992
Lorraine Moller wins Olympic bronze
At the age of 37, Lorraine Moller ran the race of her life to place third in the marathon at the Barcelona Olympics.
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This Week in History
20 May
1773
New Zealand's first sheep released
21 May
1840
Hobson proclaims British sovereignty over New Zealand
22 May
1884
First New Zealand rugby team in action
23 May
1861
First major gold rush in Otago
24 May
1854
Parliament's first sitting in Auckland
25 May
1861
The
Press
goes to press
26 May
1879
Parihaka ploughing campaign begins