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Settlement of New Zealand

By dparshotam
  • Period: Jan 1, 1250 to

    Settlement of New Zealand

  • Feb 1, 1275

    First Polynesians arrived in New Zealand around 1250-1300AD

    First Polynesians arrived in New Zealand around 1250-1300AD

  • Abel Tasman and his crew, who were the first Europeans to arrive in New Zealand, came in 1642 AD.

    Abel Tasman and his crew, who were the first Europeans to arrive in New Zealand, came in 1642 AD.

  • Captain James Cook arrived in New Zealand in 1769.

    Captain James Cook arrived in New Zealand in 1769.

  • Treaty of Waitangi signed on the 6th February 1840.

    Treaty of Waitangi signed on the 6th February 1840.

  • New Zealand became a crown colony in 1854, and the capital was moved from Okiato to Auckland.

    New Zealand became a crown colony in 1854, and the capital was moved from Okiato to Auckland.

  • In 1854 the 1st New Zealand parliament met, following New Zealand’s first general election.

    In 1854 the 1st New Zealand parliament met, following New Zealand’s first general election.

  • In 1856 New Zealand became a self-governing country and gaining the responsibility to take care of all internal affairs.

    In 1856 New Zealand became a self-governing country and gaining the responsibility to take care of all internal affairs.

  • In the 1860s – 1870s the Maori Land Wars occurred, which caused the loss of many Maori lives.

    In the 1860s – 1870s the Maori Land Wars occurred, which caused the loss of many Maori lives.

  • In 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world to allow women the right to vote.

    In 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world to allow women the right to vote.

  • In 1907, New Zealand was officially declared a Dominion within the British Empire.

    In 1907, New Zealand was officially declared a Dominion within the British Empire.

  • In 1947, New Zealand officially became Commonwealth country.

    In 1947, New Zealand officially became Commonwealth country.