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Feb 1, 1016
Maori arrive in nz
About 1000 years ago, the maori made a settlement in New Zealand and eventually in canturbury -
Feb 1, 1416
Moa Extinct
The moa have become hunted to extinction about 600 years ago. The maori used to eat them and hunt them since they were so big and slow walkers. -
James Cook goes to Canterbury
On the 16th of February, 1770, James Cook's ship lands in Canterbury. He thought it was an island and later discovered it wasn't -
Captain William Rhodes Settles in Canterbury
In 1836, Capt. William Rhodes arrives in Canterbury. A few years later, he brings a gorup of farmers with him. -
Canterbury Association Formed
The idea of that was that new immigrants and settlers could purchase land. This could help the public make hospitals, roads, and schools -
First Hotel
Called the White Hart -
Lyteltton Tunnel Begins Road Work
When the govenment finally agreed, road work started to begin for the Lyttelton tunnel, it ended in 1867 -
First mayor of Christchurch
From 1862-1863, John Hall was the mayor of Christchurch. -
Christchurch Cathedral Finished
The foundation was put up in 1864, but it wasn't finished for 40 years. -
Christchurch Earthquake
The earthquake was in 2011, 5 years ago.