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1844, Governor FitzRoy arrives in Wellington to investigate Wairau incident
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26 November
1960
'Kiwi Keith' begins 12-year tenure as prime minister
Keith Holyoake led the National Party to victory over Walter Nash’s Labour government. He went on to become New Zealand’s third longest-serving prime minister, behind Richard Seddon and William Massey.
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This Week in History
25 January
1974
First day of competition at Christchurch Commonwealth Games
26 January
1844
Governor FitzRoy arrives in Wellington to investigate Wairau incident
27 January
1962
Peter Snell breaks world mile record
28 January
1827
D'Urville sails through 'French Pass'
29 January
1842
Auckland's first Anniversary Day Regatta
30 January
1911
Bookies take last bets on New Zealand racecourses
31 January
1921
New Zealand's first regular airmail service begins