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A clever theorist of mercurial character, Edward Gibbon Wakefield (1796-1862) masterminded the large-scale British settlement of New Zealand.
After 22 losses and 22 draws in 26 years of test cricket, New Zealand defeated the West Indies by 190 runs in the fourth test at Eden Park. more...
Why cricket? - New Zealand cricketNew Zealand cricket team taking the field in 1956John Reid1956 - key eventsEden Park - from swamp to sports ground
12 March 1864 Arthur's Pass 'discovered'
13 March 1956 NZ's first test cricket victory
14 March 1980 Split Enz hit No.1 with 'I got you'
15 March 1944 NZ forces capture Castle Hill at Cassino
16 March 1940 Jockey Y-fronts hit NZ shops
17 March 1860 First Taranaki war erupts at Waitara
18 March 1941 NZ troops arrive in Greece