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22 January: New Zealand Company settlers arrive aboard the Aurora at Te Whanganui a Tara which becomes Port Nicholson, site of Wellington. 29 January: William Hobson arrives in the Bay of Islands and reads out the proclamation of sovereignty.
10 paź 2022 · 1845-72 - The New Zealand Wars, also referred to as the Land Wars. Maori put up resistance to British colonial rule. 1893 - New Zealand becomes world's first country to give women the vote.
History of New Zealand, a survey of the important events and people in the history of New Zealand from the time of Polynesian settlement. Comprising two main islands and a number of small islands, New Zealand is a remote country in the South Pacific Ocean, lying more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
The human history of New Zealand can be dated back to between 1320 and 1350 CE, when the main settlement period started, after it was discovered and settled by Polynesians, who developed a distinct Māori culture.
New Zealand has a rich and fascinating history, reflecting our unique mix of Māori and European culture. Today New Zealand is home to more than 5 million people. Learn more about how our cultural diversity came about in this young country.
New Zealand’s human history is relatively short: it was the last habitable land mass in the world to be discovered, by the ancestors of Māori, probably in the late 13th century. Large-scale European settlement began in the 1840s, and the subsequent social, political and economic changes ...
Discover the fascinating journey of New Zealand from its earliest settlers to its modern-day standing on the global stage. This article delves into the major epochs and events that have shaped this unique island nation. Join us as we explore the New Zealand History timeline through eight insightful sections.
