1947 Debut performance of NZ Symphony Orchestra
The success of the Centennial Festival Orchestra in 1940 encouraged the government to form a permanent National Orchestra, but the Second World War delayed its establishment until 1946. Read more...
6 March
This Week in History
11 April
1869
New Zealand's first royal visit
12 April
1902
Train accident in South Africa kills 16 NZ soldiers
13 April
1896
NCW formed in Christchurch
14 April
1932
Unemployed riots rock Queen St
15 April
1868
First Māori MPs elected to Parliament
16 April
1892
NZ Rugby Union founded
17 April
1880
First inter-city brass band contest