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    Rua Kenana

    Rua Kēnana was a Tūhoe prophet who set up a community at Maungapōhatu in the Urewera mountains. In 1916 he was arrested for sedition for his opposition to Māori conscription in the First World War. His trial was one of the longest in New Zealand's legal history.

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NZ cricketers skittled for 26

1955 NZ cricketers skittled for 26

Bert Sutcliffe top-scored with 11 runs as New Zealand was skittled for the lowest total in test cricket history – a mere 26 runs.  more...

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Playing England - New Zealand cricketJohn Reid1955 - key eventsEden Park - from swamp to sports ground

External links

  • Scoreboard (Cricinfo)
  • Geoff Rabone obituary (NZ Herald)
Signing of CER strengthens Tasman trade ties

1983 Signing of CER strengthens Tasman trade ties

New Zealand and Australia formally signed the Closer Economic Relations (CER) agreement, strengthening trade ties between the Tasman neighbours.

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External links

  • CER: A Closer Economic relationship (MFAT)
  • Closer Economic Relations (Wikipedia)
  • Full text of the ANZCERTA
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