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Wanganui Opera House opened

9/2/1900 - Wanganui Opera House opened

Opened by Premier Richard Seddon, this large wooden building has served as one of Wanganui's finest entertainment venues for over 100 years

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  • Waitangi Day

    Every year on 6 February New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The day was first officially commemorated in 1934 and it has been a public holiday since 1974. Read more about the Treaty

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  • Flags of New Zealand

    Flags of New Zealand

    The New Zealand Flag hasn't always been our official flag. It was adopted in 1902, replacing the Union Jack. Between 1834 and 1840, the Flag of the United Tribes was recognised as our first 'national' flag. Waitangi Day 2010 also marked the first official recognition of the national Maori flag.
  • The 1960s

    The 1960s

    Fifty years ago most Kiwis enjoyed a standard of living that was the envy of other nations. During the 1960s the arrival of TV and jet airliners shrank our world, and New Zealanders began to express themselves on a range of international issues, including opposition to the Vietnam War.
  • Chinese New Year - social studies activities

    Chinese New Year - social studies activities

    More than 100,000 ethnic Chinese who call New Zealand home celebrate the Chinese New Year on 14 February this year.
  • The memorials register

    The memorials register

    More than 450 memorials are currently listed on the register. Find your local memorial with our interactive location map, or help us find out about the ones we've missed.
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