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10 June
1886 Eruption of Mt Tarawera
The eruption lasted six hours and caused massive destruction. Several villages were destroyed, along with the famous silica hot springs known as the Pink and White Terraces. Around 120 people, mainly Maori, lost their lives more...
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Scenery preservation in New ZealandNew Zealand disasters timelineThe Pink TerracesThe White TerracesThe eruption of Mt Tarawera - roadside stories
External links
- Mt Tarawera (Chch City Libraries)
- Painting of the eruption (Timeframes)
- The Tarawera eruption (Te Ara)
- Historic volcanic activity (Te Ara)
- Disasters and mishaps (1966 encyclopaedia)
- Tarawera phantom canoe (1966 encyclopaedia)
- Memorial to Edwin Bainbridge (Flickr)
- Tarawera doco (NZOnScreen)
- White Terraces rediscovered (GNSscience video)
1906 Death of Richard Seddon
Known as 'King Dick', Seddon had dominated New Zealand politics since the early 1890s. His Liberal government is widely credited with establishing the tradition of state-supported welfare in this country. more...
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