History of New Zealand

By brouwersal

  • the discovery of New Zealand

    the discovery of New Zealand
    A Dutch navigator, Abel Tasman, discover the New Zealand.
    He made the first map and he sketched sections of the two main islands' west coats.

  • Treaty of Waitangi

    Treaty of Waitangi
    The United Kingdom signed with Maori chiefs the Treaty of Waitangi.
  • Period: to

    colonization process

    The colonization process of the United Kingdom began and created conflicts with Maori. British and colonial force won this war.

  • Parliament

    Parliament
    The Maori won several seats in Parliament.

  • dominion

    dominion
    New Zealand was declared a dominion by a royal proclamation.

  • Satute of Westminster

    Satute of Westminster
    The sovereignty of New Zealand is complete with the Statue of Westminster Adoption Act.

  • SPC

    SPC
    The New Zealand joined the South Pacific Commission.
    There was already Australia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

  • ANZUS

    ANZUS
    After the World War II, the United States, Australia and New Zealand signed a security treaty, the countries must consult if there is an attack in the Pacific.
    In August 1986 thue United States suspended its ANZUS security obligations with New Zealand.

  • MMP system

    MMP system
    The mixed member propotional created in New Zealnd. The smaller parties had proportionaly more seats in Parliament in this system.
  • Period: to Jan 27, 1150

    arrival of Polynesians

    The waves of Polynesians with the maori's culture arrived in New Zealand called "Aotearoa".