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Welcome to the NZHistory.net.nz newsletter, 29 August 2007

NEW FEATURES

1987 Rugby World Cup
For a country where rugby is often referred to as a religion, hosting
and winning the first world cup was a big deal. The story of how the
tournament came about mixes the worlds of sport, politics and money.
Find out more:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/4953

Dominion status
On 26 September 1907 the colony of New Zealand ceased to exist. New
Zealand became a dominion within the British Empire. For a few years,
some New Zealanders celebrated 'Dominion Day' on 26 September with
parades and public events. Find out more:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/5006

Rail tourism
>From the late 19th century the expanding rail network opened up exciting
leisure and tourism opportunities for ordinary New Zealand families. NZ
Railways promoted rail holidays via bright, attractive posters and its
own popular monthly magazine. Find out more:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/5054

Political and constitutional timeline
Major milestones in New Zealand's political and constitutional
development. Find out more:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/5040

Maori and the vote
The involvement of Maori in New Zealand's electoral system is one of the
most remarkable stories of this country's political history. Despite
ongoing debate, the Maori seats set up in 1867 remain a distinctive
feature of our electoral landscape. Find out more:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/5044

The road to MMP
In 1993 New Zealanders voted in a referendum to change their voting
system from the traditional first-past-the-post (FPP) method to Mixed
Member Proportional representation (MMP). This was the most dramatic
change to the country's electoral system since the introduction of
women's suffrage 100 years before. Find out more:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/5085

Maori and the Second World War
Though some Maori questioned why they should fight Britain's war, the
28th (Maori) Battalion became one of the most celebrated and decorated
units in the New Zealand forces.  Find out more:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/4887

We hope you enjoy these new topics.
NZHistory.net.nz team

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