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3 November
1886 Manawatū rail link opened
Built by the privately owned Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company (WMR), the line would help open the Kapiti Coast, Horowhenua and Manawatū to European settlement in the late 19th century. more...
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1886 Birth of iconic Anchor butter brand
Henry Reynolds' new factory at Pukekura, Waikato, produced its first butter. The brand name was allegedly inspired by a tattoo worn by one of Reynolds' workers. more...
1974 'Summer time' reintroduced on trial basis
The trial proved popular with most New Zealanders and daylight saving of one hour (from October to March) was made permanent in 1975. more...
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