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English-born New Zealander Penny Jamieson was the first woman in the world to be ordained a diocesan bishop of the Anglican Church
Beatlemania hit New Zealand when 7000 hysterical fans greeted the Fab Four in Wellington during their 'Far East' tour. more...
Music and cafe cultureThe Beatles in New Zealand1964 - key eventsBeatles programme from 1964Rock and pop touring bands of the 1960s
2 July 1938 Electric trains come to Wellington
3 July 1963 DC-3 crashes in Kaimai Range
4 July 1902 NZ Boxing Association formed at Christchurch
5 July 1881 Poll tax imposed on Chinese
6 July 1923 Main trunk express train disaster
7 July 1924 'Tom Watson' wins bronze for New Zealand
8 July 1893 NZ Racing Conference established