21 May 1840 Hobson proclaims sovereignty over NZ
22 May 1884 First NZ Rugby team in action
23 May 1966 Coronation of first Māori Queen
24 May 1854 Parliament's first sitting in Auckland
25 May 1861 The Press goes to press
26 May 1879 Parihaka ploughing campaign begins
27 May 1987 Death of Colin McCahon