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First Inhabitants
The first Maori's to arrive in New Zealand from East Polynesia -
First European
Abel Janszoon, Dutch Sailor, was the first European to arrive at New Zealand -
Captain James Cook' Voyage
English explorer, Captain James Cook makes the voyage to New Zealand -
Signing of the Treaty
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed by the Maori's which gave control to the British in exchange for safety and protection. This also guaranteed Maori's possesion of their lands. -
Land Wars
The land wars began between the European settlers and the Maori's -
Gold Rush
Gold is discovered in Tuapeka which leads to the Gold Rush -
Womens Rights
New Zealand becomes the first country to give women the right to vote. -
Becomes a self-governing community
New Zealand becomes a self-governing community or dominion which is within the British Empire -
Gaining Independence
New Zealand gains independence from Great Britain -
No more Nuclear
New Zealand has banned the U.S. from entering with nuclear-armed or nuclear poweredships to enter. -
First Female Prime Minister
Jennifer Shipley becomes the first female Prime Minister of the country. -
Military Forces to Afghanistan
New Zealand sends military forces to Afghanistan for the third time on request of the U.S.
