Today in NZ history- 23/03/1848 - Scottish settlers arrive in Otago Otago celebrates the arrival of the immigrant ship John Wickliffe as the founding day of the province.
- 24/03/1894 - 'Aerial Queen' crashes in Hamilton‘One of the most courageous feats ever performed in Waikato’ almost ended in tragedy when Leila Adair’s hot-air balloon burst several hundred feet above Hamilton East.
- 24/03/1770 - Kidnapped Ngāti Kahu chief Ranginui dies on French ship Ranginui was a Ngāti Kahu chief from Doubtless Bay who was kidnapped by the French explorer Jean François Marie de Surville.
- 24/03/1989 - RainbowYOUTH formedRainbowYOUTH was conceived at a Gay and Lesbian Conference held in Auckland on 24 March 1989
- 23/03/1848 - Scottish settlers arrive in Otago
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I’ve just enjoyed a romp through Florence, Venice and Istanbul in Dan Brown’s latest, The Inferno. It was the usual mix of conspiracy, skulduggery, historical intrigue, ancient symbols, secret societies, hidden codes, beautiful women and travelogue. Bugger the literati – … Continue reading
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