Nation Dates - Significant Events that have Shaped the Nation of New Zealand

McGuinness Institute, 2012 Second Edition.

A new edition of Nation Dates! 85 new significant dates have been added, and two new chapters (Peace Support Operations and Treaty Settlements - Includes infographics showing the evolution of New Zealand?s land cover and seabed. Some new additions include: 1867 ? British Victoria Cross awarded to a New Zealander; 1878 ? Land tax introduced; 1890 ? Labour Day established; 1898 First New Zealand film; 1904 - First use of the kiwi as a symbol of the nation; 1923 First conservation organisation established; 2011 ? Rena oil spill; 2012 ?Waitangi Tribunal report on the Wai 262 claim released...