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| Region | New Zealand |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (death penalty as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jan 26, 1788 |
| End Date | Oct 5, 1893 |
| Description | Until 1841, New Zealand was administered as part of the Colony of New South Wales which applied the death penalty for homosexuality. Even when it was separated, the penalty remained in place. |
| Sources | https://www.moadoph.gov.au/explore/stories/history/the-decriminalisation-of-homosexuality |
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| Status | Illegal (death penalty as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jan 26, 1788 |
| End Date | Oct 5, 1893 |
| Description | Until 1841, New Zealand was administered as part of the Colony of New South Wales which applied the death penalty for homosexuality. Even when it was separated, the penalty remained in place. |
| Sources | https://www.moadoph.gov.au/explore/stories/history/the-decriminalisation-of-homosexuality |