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John Walker

John Walker is one of New Zealand's track heroes. His athletic career was punctuated by memorable performances and noted for its longevity

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NZ and Australia sign the Canberra Pact

1944 NZ and Australia sign the Canberra Pact

The Canberra Pact was an undertaking by both countries to co-operate on international matters, especially in the Pacific. more...

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Bookies banned from NZ racecourses

30 January 1911 Bookies banned from NZ racecourses

NZ’s first regular airmail service begins

31 January 1921 NZ’s first regular airmail service begins

Trevor Chappell bowls underarm

1 February 1981 Trevor Chappell bowls underarm

‘The greatest middle distance race of all time’

2 February 1974 ‘The greatest middle distance race of all time’

Hawke's Bay earthquake strikes

3 February 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake strikes

First woman to swim Cook Strait

4 February 1975 First woman to swim Cook Strait

First controlled powered flight in New Zealand

5 February 1911 First controlled powered flight in New Zealand

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