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Initial Capital Establishment
- When
- 1841
- Where
- Okiato (Old Russell)
The colony's first capital was established at Okiato (Old Russell) in 1841.
The colony had three successive capitals: Okiato (or Old Russell) in 1841; Auckland from 1841 to 1865; and Wellington from 1865. The capital was initially at Russell/Okiato, not Wellington, which became the capital later in 1865.
Sources
- Colony of New Zealand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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