This timeline spans a significant part in the history of New Zealand; it marks the most important events of its entry in the twentieth century as a recognized independent nation. New Zealand has a fascinating history, a unique mix of Māori and European culture. This small rugged nation South Pacific nation has strong cultural, economic and political ties with all of the Pacific states and territories. In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi between the British Crown and Maori is considered; a founding document and an important part of the country's history. Understanding New Zealanders - means understanding the influence of Māori people and culture, it runs deep in many aspects of their daily life.
Getting to know you New Zealand! http://timeglider.com/timeline/f6b95b7ec6041b60
Sources
John Wilson. 'Nation and government - From colony to nation', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 3-Feb-15 - URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/nation-and-government
“Governor General” from An Encyclopedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock, originally published in 1966. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 22-Apr-09-URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/1966/governor-general
W. David McIntyre. 'Self-government and independence', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 3-Feb-15- URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/self-government-and-independence
Jon Fraenkel. 'Pacific Islands and New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 11-Jul-13- URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/pacific-islands-and-new-zealand
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Getting to know you New Zealand! http://timeglider.com/timeline/f6b95b7ec6041b60
Sources
John Wilson. 'Nation and government - From colony to nation', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 3-Feb-15 - URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/nation-and-government
“Governor General” from An Encyclopedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock, originally published in 1966. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 22-Apr-09-URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/1966/governor-general
W. David McIntyre. 'Self-government and independence', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 3-Feb-15- URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/self-government-and-independence
Jon Fraenkel. 'Pacific Islands and New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 11-Jul-13- URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/pacific-islands-and-new-zealand
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/
From the beginning...The Maori came from an island or group of islands in Polynesia in the South Pacific Ocean. Kupe, the king ventured across the Pacific on his canoe from his ancestral Polynesian homeland of Hawaii, around 1000 years ago. The first European to sight New Zealand was Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. Sailing up the country’s coast, Tasman’s first contact with Maori was at the top of the South Island in what is now called Golden Bay. Two canoes full of Maori men sighted Tasman’s boat. Tasman sent out his men in a small boat, but various misunderstandings resulted in a skirmish, four of Tasman’s men were killed. Tasman never set foot on New Zealand, went on to some Pacific Islands, his employers, the Dutch East India Company, Tasman having found ‘no treasures or matters of great profit’, and considered his mission to New Zealand unsuccessful.
British Captain James Cook was sent to Tahiti to search for the great continent thought to exist in the southern sea. In 1769, Cook successfully circumnavigated the country, and led two more expeditions to New Zealand before being killed in Hawaii in 1779. The Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement between the British Crown and Maori, around this time, there were 125,000 Maori and about 2000 settlers in New Zealand. As British settlement increased, the British Government decided to negotiate a formal agreement with Maori chiefs to become a British Colony. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on February 6, 1840, at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands. Forty-three Northland Chiefs signed the treaty on that day; it was taken around the country during the next eight months. Disputes over ownership followed involving a series of violent conflicts during the 19th century. It was known as the New Zealand Land Wars. Both sides suffered losses, with the British Crown the eventual victor.
Many of the rights guaranteed to Maori in the Treaty of Waitangi were ignored. To help rectify this, the Waitangi Tribunal was set up in 1975. It has ruled on a number of claims brought by Maori and in many cases, compensation has been granted.
While retaining some ties to the British Crown, New Zealand has become a proud nation in its own right. After World War II, cultural ties with Great Britain remained strong. However, successive New Zealand governments saw the USA as their major ally and protector. New Zealand signed the joined SEATO (South-East Asia Treaty Organization) and signed the ANZUS (Australia, New Zealand, and United States) Pact. New Zealand troops also fought with US forces during the Korean and Vietnam wars. While still a member of the British Commonwealth, and maintaining close, friendly relations with the USA, New Zealand now has a far more independent trading and foreign policy.
For additional historical information on NEW ZEALAND visit my timeline on Timeglider
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Source:
Directory of Official Information, which is published by the Ministry of Justice. 2014. [Data Base] Retrieved from
http://www.justice.govt.nz/publications/publications-archived
http://www.newzealand.com/us/facts/
British Captain James Cook was sent to Tahiti to search for the great continent thought to exist in the southern sea. In 1769, Cook successfully circumnavigated the country, and led two more expeditions to New Zealand before being killed in Hawaii in 1779. The Treaty of Waitangi is an agreement between the British Crown and Maori, around this time, there were 125,000 Maori and about 2000 settlers in New Zealand. As British settlement increased, the British Government decided to negotiate a formal agreement with Maori chiefs to become a British Colony. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on February 6, 1840, at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands. Forty-three Northland Chiefs signed the treaty on that day; it was taken around the country during the next eight months. Disputes over ownership followed involving a series of violent conflicts during the 19th century. It was known as the New Zealand Land Wars. Both sides suffered losses, with the British Crown the eventual victor.
Many of the rights guaranteed to Maori in the Treaty of Waitangi were ignored. To help rectify this, the Waitangi Tribunal was set up in 1975. It has ruled on a number of claims brought by Maori and in many cases, compensation has been granted.
While retaining some ties to the British Crown, New Zealand has become a proud nation in its own right. After World War II, cultural ties with Great Britain remained strong. However, successive New Zealand governments saw the USA as their major ally and protector. New Zealand signed the joined SEATO (South-East Asia Treaty Organization) and signed the ANZUS (Australia, New Zealand, and United States) Pact. New Zealand troops also fought with US forces during the Korean and Vietnam wars. While still a member of the British Commonwealth, and maintaining close, friendly relations with the USA, New Zealand now has a far more independent trading and foreign policy.
For additional historical information on NEW ZEALAND visit my timeline on Timeglider
http://timeglider.com/timeline/f6b95b7ec6041b60
Source:
Directory of Official Information, which is published by the Ministry of Justice. 2014. [Data Base] Retrieved from
http://www.justice.govt.nz/publications/publications-archived
http://www.newzealand.com/us/facts/