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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
The first British rugby team to tour New Zealand played (and won) its first match, against Otago at the Caledonian Ground in South Dunedin. more...
Otago rugby
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