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Charles Heaphy

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

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9 December

NZ troops fire first shots during South African War

1899 NZ troops fire first shots during South African War

Having answered the Empire's call to arms against the breakaway Boer states in South Africa, New Zealand troops fired their first shots in anger in northern Cape Colony. more...

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Origins of the conflict - NZ in the South African War Key battles: 1899-1900 - NZ in the South African War

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The Treaty of Waitangi is signed

6 February 1840 The Treaty of Waitangi is signed

Sinking of HMS <em>Orpheus</em> - NZ's worst shipwreck

7 February 1863 Sinking of HMS Orpheus - NZ's worst shipwreck

First fatalities on a scheduled air service in NZ

8 February 1931 First fatalities on a scheduled air service in NZ

Wanganui Opera House opened

9 February 1900 Wanganui Opera House opened

End of free school milk

10 February 1967 End of free school milk

Charles Heaphy recommended for VC

11 February 1864 Charles Heaphy recommended for VC

SS <em>Penguin</em> wrecked in Cook Strait

12 February 1909 SS Penguin wrecked in Cook Strait

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