1941 Women's Auxiliary Air Force founded
New Zealand's first female military unit was complemented within 18 months by the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps and the Women's Royal Naval Service. Read more...
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This Week in History
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1915
Wellington Battalion captures Chunuk Bair
9 August
1908
US 'Great White Fleet' arrives in Auckland
10 August
1840
British assert sovereignty as French head for Akaroa
11 August
Aramoana enters service" >
1962
Picton ferry Aramoana enters service
12 August
1816
New Zealand’s first school opens
13 August
2005
Death of David Lange
14 August
1891
Women's vote petitions presented to Parliament