18 July

New Zealand's first postage stamps go on sale

1855 New Zealand's first postage stamps go on sale

These adhesive, non-perforated stamps for prepaid postage were the famous ‘Chalon Head’ design, showing Queen Victoria in her coronation robes. Read more...
Flock House youth training farm opens

1924 Flock House youth training farm opens

The governor-general, Viscount Jellicoe, officially opened Flock House station, near Bulls. This training farm was established using surplus profits from wool sales during the First World War. Read more...