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1977 in New Zealand

Explore 2 historical events and records for New Zealand in 1977.

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Historical records for New Zealand in 1977

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January

4 January 1977

River Ganges

Hillary, Edmund Percival · River Ganges · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Leads a jetboat expedition, titled "Ocean to Sky", from the mouth of the Ganges River to its source

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1977

Governor

Holyoake, Keith Jacka · Governor of General · Government / Government of New Zealand

Appointed Governor General

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