1855 NZ's first postage stamps go on sale
These adhesive, non-perforated stamps for the prepayment of postage were the famous 'Full Face' or 'Chalon Head' design showing Queen Victoria in her coronation robes. Read more...
1884 Death of Ferdinand von Hochstetter
The Austrian geologist was the first to describe and interpret many features of New Zealand geology. He established a local tradition of systematic geological mapping. Read more...
