1987 Māori becomes official language
The Maori Language Act came into force, meaning that te reo Māori could now be used in some legal proceedings. The Act also established the Maori Language Commission. Read more...
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This Week in History
22 August
1969
First 'Young Farmer of the Year' chosen
23 August
1939
Writer Robin Hyde dies in London
24 August
1878
Wellington steam-tram service opened
25 August
1916
First New Zealand soldier executed
26 August
1866
Submarine telegraph line laid across Cook Strait
27 August
1904
Foundation stone for Victoria’s first building laid
28 August
1954
'Heavenly Creatures' found guilty of murder