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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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7 June

1917 The Battle of Messines

The Battle of Messines was a prelude to the much larger Third Battle of Ypres, better known as Passchendaele. New Zealanders played a prominent role in this successful action but paid a heavy price: 3700 casualties, including 700 dead. more...

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New Zealand goes to war - First World War overview The battle for Messines On the Western Front - Maori and the First World War Samuel Frickleton

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1976 McDonald's arrives in NZ

The Golden Arches appeared for the first time in New Zealand at Cobham Court, Porirua. Within 20 years the American fast-food giant would have 100 outlets around the country. more...