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NZ's first general election begins

1853 NZ's first general election begins

The first member of New Zealand's inaugural Parliament was elected unopposed at Russell in the Bay of Islands. It would take a further two and a half months to elect the remaining 36 members of the House of Representatives. more...

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Election DaysFirst sitting, 1854 - House of RepresentativesFirst Parliament buildings

Death of Sir Apirana Ngata

1950 Death of Sir Apirana Ngata

Ngata contributed hugely to the revival of the Maori people in the early 20th century. His intelligence, tact, persistence and political skill helped him to promote Maori culture and identity. more...

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Apirana Turupa NgataSir Robert Stout1950 - key events

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  • Karangatira Ra (NZ folksong)
  • Apirana Ngata biography (DNZB)
  • Sir Apirana Ngata (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Maori: decline and revival (Te Ara)
  • Ngati Porou: new leaders (Te Ara)
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