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Events on Thursday 26 September 1907 1
1907New Zealand becomes a DominionColony gains Dominion status within the British EmpireOn 26 September 1907, New Zealand's status changed from a colony to a Dominion, granting it greater self-governance while remaining part of the British Empire. The change was largely symbolic but reflected growing national identity. Australia had achieved similar status in 1901 as the Commonwealth.