New Zealand is descended from prisoners.

New Zealand immigrants include working people, nobles, landlords and the bourgeoisie. ......

In the 10 century, Polynesian navigators from Cook Islands and Tahiti made a solo flight.

West coast of New Zealand

The wooden boat came to New Zealand. By the 12 century, many settlements had been distributed in favorable areas of the country; From 65438 to 0350, Maori settled in New Zealand.

1642, the Dutch navigator Abel Zhan Sen Tasman discovered the west coast of New Zealand during an ocean expedition, but when he tried to land, he was attacked by Maori and left quickly, but he named this land NieuwZealand after a region in the Netherlands. He drew it.

Captain Cook

Made some maps of the west coast, but didn't land here; From 1769 to 1777, Captain Cook of England visited New Zealand five times. [2]

1769, British navy captain james cook and his crew became the first Europeans to set foot on New Zealand land. Later, people who fished seals and whales also came here, and missionaries quickly followed, and settlements began to be gradually established. After that, Britain immigrated to New Zealand in large numbers and declared its occupation.

1840 On February 6th, Britain forced Maori chiefs to sign the Treaty of Waitangi. 1856 New Zealand became an autonomous colony of Britain, 1907 became an autonomous region, and 1947 became completely independent. [2]

By 1840, the Maori population of New Zealand was estimated to be 654.38+million, and about 2,000 European settlers (known as Pakeha by Maori) were distributed in coastal areas. At that time, there was no national government or national leader in New Zealand, and Maori and white groups asked Britain to provide some protection and law and order. 1840 On February 6th, the Maori and the British royal family signed the Treaty of Waitangi in Waitangi town on the island bay, making New Zealand a royal colony. This treaty is regarded as the founding document of New Zealand, which gives the early pioneers the right to settle in New Zealand and promises that Maori will continue to own their own land, forests and fisheries according to their own wishes. The treaty stipulates that Maori will make their own decisions on land and lifestyle. It also promised to establish a government so that all people can live a peaceful and legal life. The treaty also stipulates that New Zealanders enjoy the rights of British citizens. The treaty is still the "current text" and new.

Treaty of Waitangi

Lance is involved in a controversial topic in ethnic relations. After the signing of this treaty, more people began to settle here, mostly in the southern islands, where the land was suitable for farming, and gold mines were also found in Otago and the west coast.

In the19th century, more people came to live in the North Island than in the south. By the 1980s of 19, the national population had increased to 200,000, and railways and highways had been built. Settlers set up farms and became the backbone of New Zealand's economy. 1893, New Zealand became the first country to give women the right to vote. At that time, Britain was still an important part of New Zealand culture and was often called "hometown".

/kloc-became independent in 0/907 and became a British dominion, with politics, economy and diplomacy under British control. [2] Thousands of people

Night view of Auckland

New Zealanders represented Britain in the First World War. By 19 18, half of the participants were killed or injured in the war.

1935, the new Zealand labor government was elected and carried out a series of social reforms, including the 40-hour working week and the state-funded health and welfare system. After the beginning of World War II, New Zealand sent troops again, and about 10% of the national population went abroad to fight. After the war, New Zealand's demand for agricultural products increased.

1947 became a sovereign state and a member of the Commonwealth. [2]

1950 s, full employment increased rapidly and industry flourished unprecedentedly.

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