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Abel Tasman
He made the first recorded European sighting of New Zealand. -
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom established British sovereignty through the Treaty of Waitangi signed that year with Maori chiefs -
National elections
Woman received the right vote in national elections. -
Dominion
New Zealdn was declared a dominion by a royal proclamation -
Labour government
Labour governement came to power -
South Pacific Commission
New Zealand joined Australia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States to form the South Pacific Commission, a regional body to promote the welfare of the Pacific region. -
National Party
The National Party won control of the government -
South pacific Forum
New Zealand joined the other independent and slef-governing states of the South Pacific to establish the South Pacific Forum -
Labour government
The Labour government regaining control -
ANZUS security
The United States suspendend its ANZUS security obligations to New Zealand.
