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1 January
1859
New Zealand’s first lighthouse lit
Pencarrow Head lighthouse, at the entrance to Wellington Harbour, was lit for the first time amid great celebration.
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1951
Legislative Council abolished
The Legislative Council was New Zealand's Upper House, to which members were appointed, not elected. It ceased to exist on New Year's Day 1951.
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This Week in History
22 February
1902
Kelburn cable car opens
23 February
1904
First step in creation of Fiordland National Park
24 February
1902
Battle of Langverwacht Hill
25 February
1943
49 killed in Featherston POW incident
26 February
1844
'Pistols at dawn': deadly duel in Wellington
27 February
1951
Troops deployed in waterfront dispute
28 February
1945
Kiwi soldier faces firing squad