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Ngaio Marsh

The magazine Newsweek described her novels as \\\'the best whodunits ever written\\\'. Marsh was also an artist, playwright, actor and director. The New York Times called her New Zealand\\\'s best-known literary figure.

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26 September

1907 Joseph Ward proclaims Dominion status

From the steps of the General Assembly Library in Wellington, the Prime Minister read the proclamation to the gathered crowd. This first Dominion Day was a full public holiday. more...

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Dominion status Political and constitutional timeline Sir Joseph Ward Seddon and Ward, premier towns - roadside stories

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Lord Plunket (The Governor General)
From Colony to nation (Te Ara)
Lord Plunket (1966 encyclopaedia)

1865 Native Rights Act declares Maori British subjects

The Act deemed all Maori to be natural-born subjects of the Crown, confirming in law the Treaty promise that Maori were to be accorded the same rights and privileges as other British subjects. more...