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Kitty Kain

As commander of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), Kitty Kain was one of New Zealand's most senior women military leaders during the Second World War

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First Labour government takes office

1935 First Labour government takes office

The first Labour government assumed office as a result of its landslide victory in November's general election. Led initially by the charismatic Michael Joseph Savage, this government is best remembered for its significant social welfare reforms. more...

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Women's Auxiliary Air Force founded

16 January 1941 Women's Auxiliary Air Force founded

NZ Constitution Act comes into force

17 January 1853 NZ Constitution Act comes into force

'Montego Bay' hits number one

18 January 1980 'Montego Bay' hits number one

19 killed in Strongman mine explosion at Runanga

19 January 1967 19 killed in Strongman mine explosion at Runanga

Scott Base opened in Antarctica

20 January 1957 Scott Base opened in Antarctica

NZ and Australia sign the Canberra Pact

21 January 1944 NZ and Australia sign the Canberra Pact

First European settlers arrive in Wellington

22 January 1840 First European settlers arrive in Wellington

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