1890 First Labour Day celebrations
The first Labour Day celebrated the struggle for an eight-hour working day. Parades in the main centres were attended by several thousand trade union members and supporters. Read more...
1835 Declaration of Independence signed by northern chiefs
Thirty-four northern chiefs signed a Declaration of Independence at a hui called by the British Resident, James Busby, at his home at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands. This was one of several events that led eventually to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. Read more...
