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While we only recently published the third edition of Nation Dates, we are already thinking about events to include in the fourth edition. We welcome public feedback and suggestions. The timeline in the third edition of Nation Dates begins with Captain Cook landing in...

We are proud to announce the publication of the third edition of Nation Dates! After receiving a lot of great feedback from those who loved the second edition, we have added 130 new significant dates. This edition of Nation Dates presents a timeline of 655 significant...

The Institute is currently working on the third edition of Nation Dates for publication and we are inviting public feedback on the dates we are considering for inclusion. Below are the ‘headlines’ for the events that we are considering for the new edition. Each entry...

The Institute is currently working on the third edition of Nation Dates. Prior to the publication of each edition of Nation Dates, the Institute shares the events that are being considered for inclusion and invites the public to comment or suggest significant events...

Recently a reader contacted us, stating that our timeline is missing a significant 2007 event. We agree, and thus we have included draft text below. 2007 New Zealand police raids in Urewera On 15 October 2007 armed police carried out raids throughout the North Island,...

For many New Zealanders, the story of the SS Ventnor was unknown until its discovery off the coast of Hikianga two years ago. Following this event, details have surfaced surrounding the shipwreck that place it as a significant historical event. The Institute will be...

At the St Andrew's Trust for the Study of Religion and Society (SATRS) conference on August 1 we gave a copy of the McGuinness Institute’s Nation Dates: Significant events that have shaped the nation of New Zealand, Second Edition and EmpowerNZ’s Draft Constitution...

During the McGuinness Institute's recent TalentNZ Tour, we were fortunate to meet many interesting people. Not only did we hear some great ideas about how New Zealand can build a talent-based economy, but also some great suggestions for Nation Dates - including the...

Here at the Institute we were excited to hear about Eleanor Catton’s Man Booker Prize success and we think it could potentially be a great date to include in the third edition of Nation Dates. 2013 Eleanor Catton wins Man Booker Prize Eleanor Catton becomes the...

With the launch of the Institute’s TalentNZ Initiative, education has been very much at the forefront of our thinking. The development of our education system is an important story in our history; one that has affected all New Zealanders. Listed below are some...