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Jan 1, 1300
The "Great Migration"
The Maori arrived from Polynesia to the northern part of the North Island. -
James Cook claims part of country
British explorer, James cook, claims part of the country in the name of King George the third -
King George the Third
James Cook, a British explorer, visits New Zealand. He claims part of country in the name King George III -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence by the United Tribes of New Zealand, signed by some of the Chiefs. -
Treaty of Waitangi
Treaty of Waitangi between British and several Maori tribes helps to protect Maori land and establishes British law in New Zealand. -
The first Govenor
William Hobson becomes the first Governor of New Zealand -
Oil Found!
Oil discovered in Taranaki, New Zealand. -
1st to let women vote
New Zealand becomes world's first country to give women the vote. -
World War 1
Start of World War I. New Zealand sends thousands of troops to the British war effort. -
Independence
New Zealand becomes independent from Britain. -
New Prime Minister
Prime Minister David Lange begins economic reforms. -
French Secret Service
French secret service agents blow up a ship in Auckland Harbor. -
Another new Prime Minister
Prime Minister Lange resigns, replaced by Geoffrey Palmer. -
Recession
New Zealand's econmy falls into a recession -
Another recession
New Zealand's economy falls back into a recission