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4 April
1921
First school dental nurses begin training
In a world first, 30 women began training as dental nurses for the state-funded School Dental Service.
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2001
Silvia Cartwright becomes governor-general
The swearing-in of Dame Silvia Cartwright as New Zealand’s 18th governor-general completed a female clean sweep of the country’s most powerful political and legal positions.
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This Week in History
13 May
1936
National Party founded
14 May
1866
Wreck of the
General Grant
15 May
1901
Early motoring offence
16 May
1846
Eight killed in attack on Boulcott Farm
17 May
1833
First British Resident comes ashore
18 May
1893
Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia addresses Kotahitanga Māori parliament
19 May
1846
Brunner, Kehu and Heaphy reach Māwhera pā