3 December

Land confiscation law passed

1863 Land confiscation law passed

The New Zealand Settlements Act enabled the confiscation (raupatu) of land from Māori tribes deemed to have ‘engaged in open rebellion against Her Majesty’s authority’. Pākehā settlers would occupy the confiscated land. Read more...
First female ascent of Aoraki/Mt Cook

1910 First female ascent of Aoraki/Mt Cook

Freda du Faur was the first female to complete the ascent of Aoraki/Mt Cook. Read more...
Bluff Island Harbour opened

1960 Bluff Island Harbour opened

The 40-ha man-made Island Harbour, eight years in the making, is the centrepiece of the modern port facilities at Bluff, New Zealand's southernmost commercial deepwater port. Read more...
Alexia Pickering inducted into the Attitude Awards Hall of Fame

2013 Alexia Pickering inducted into the Attitude Awards Hall of Fame

Alexia Pickering’s induction into the Attitude Awards Hall of Fame recognised her lifelong dedication to championing accessibility for all New Zealanders. Read more...