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...