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1840, European settlers arrive in Wellington
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5 June
1847
Auckland Savings Bank opens for business
The New Zealand Banking Company, Auckland’s first bank, had been wound up two years earlier.
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1866
Te Kooti exiled to Chathams
The future prophet and military leader was deported to the Chatham Islands with Pai Mārire prisoners. He had been accused of spying for the enemy while fighting alongside government troops.
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European settlers arrive in Wellington
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British troops invade south Taranaki