Episode 3 of 3
Hobson Sworn in as Governor
- When
- 3 May 1841
- Where
- New Zealand
William Hobson was sworn in as the first Governor of New Zealand on 3 May 1841.
Hobson was sworn in by the Chief Justice as Governor of New Zealand on 3 May 1841. With the establishment of the Crown colony, Hobson became governor of New Zealand, having previously served as lieutenant-governor under New South Wales.
Sources
- William Hobson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
- Colony of New Zealand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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