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The multi-faceted Charles Heaphy made quite an impact on colonial New Zealand as an artist, explorer, soldier and colonial administrator. He was the first colonial soldier to win the Victoria Cross
Beatlemania hit New Zealand when 7000 hysterical fans greeted the Fab Four in Wellington during their 'Far East' tour. more...
Music and cafe cultureThe Beatles in New Zealand1964 - key eventsBeatles programme from 1964Rock and pop touring bands of the 1960s
6 February 1840 The Treaty of Waitangi is signed
7 February 1863 Sinking of HMS Orpheus - NZ's worst shipwreck
8 February 1931 First fatalities on a scheduled air service in NZ
9 February 1900 Wanganui Opera House opened
10 February 1967 End of free school milk
11 February 1864 Charles Heaphy recommended for VC
12 February 1909 SS Penguin wrecked in Cook Strait