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1884, First New Zealand rugby team in action
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14 September
14 September
1938
Social Security Act passed
The cornerstone of the first Labour government’s welfare programme, the Social Security Act overhauled the pension system and extended benefits for families, invalids and the unemployed.
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1972
Te taenga mai o te petihana reo Māori – Arrival of the Māori language petition
On 14 September 1972, a petition was delivered to Parliament which challenged politicians to prioritise saving te reo Māori.
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This Week in History
20 May
1773
New Zealand's first sheep released
21 May
1840
Hobson proclaims British sovereignty over New Zealand
22 May
1884
First New Zealand rugby team in action
23 May
1861
First major gold rush in Otago
24 May
1854
Parliament's first sitting in Auckland
25 May
1861
The
Press
goes to press
26 May
1879
Parihaka ploughing campaign begins