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1773, New Zealand's first sheep released
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5 June
1847
Auckland Savings Bank opens for business
The New Zealand Banking Company, Auckland’s first bank, had been wound up two years earlier.
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1866
Te Kooti exiled to Chathams
The future prophet and military leader was deported to the Chatham Islands with Pai Mārire prisoners. He had been accused of spying for the enemy while fighting alongside government troops.
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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