Otago Centennial 23 March 1948

A DigitalNZ Story by alishist

In 1948 Otago celebrated the centenary of the Province with events, celebrations, parades and re-enactments of the first settlers arriving. Today Otago Anniversary is celebrated as a public holiday for Otago residents.

Image: Medal – Commemerating Otago Centennial

Medal – Commemerating Otago Centennial

Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

Image: First Church, Dunedin, Otago centennial stamp

First Church, Dunedin, Otago centennial stamp

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Otago Daily Times Centennial Supplement

Otago Daily Times Centennial Supplement

Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga

Image: Medal – Commemorating Otago Centenary 1848–1948

Medal – Commemorating Otago Centenary 1848–1948

Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato