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1840, European settlers arrive in Wellington
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17 January
17 January
1853
New Zealand Constitution Act comes into force
Governor Sir George Grey issued a proclamation to bring the New Zealand Constitution Act (UK) 1852 into operation, establishing a system of representative government for the colony.
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18 January
1980
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19 January
1845
Hōne Heke cuts down the British flagstaff - again
20 January
1957
Scott Base opens in Antarctica
21 January
1859
Ice comes to Nelson
22 January
1840
European settlers arrive in Wellington
23 January
1855
Massive earthquake hits southern North Island
24 January
1865
British troops invade south Taranaki