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- The islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable land to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and then subsequently developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand.
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After the war New Zealand signed the Treaty of Versailles (1919), joined the League of Nations and pursued an independent foreign policy, while its defence was still controlled by Britain. New Zealand depended on Britain's Royal Navy for its military security during the 1920s and 1930s.
Learn about the history of New Zealand from Polynesian settlement to British annexation and independence. Explore the discovery, exploration, and early European settlement of the country, as well as its culture, economy, and politics.
Discover how New Zealand became a culturally diverse and fascinating country, from the arrival of Māori and Europeans to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Explore the heritage attractions and taonga that reflect the rich history of New Zealand.
3 days ago · Learn about New Zealand's location, climate, geology, and biodiversity, as well as its colonial and indigenous history, culture, and politics. Explore its islands, mountains, lakes, and coasts with maps and photos.
Learn how New Zealand was transformed from an exclusively Māori world into a Pākehā-dominated colony in the long 19th century. Explore the key events, people and themes of this period, from first contacts to the First World War.
In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand. In 1769 the British explorer Captain James Cook became the first European to set foot on and map New Zealand.
Learn about New Zealand's human history from the Māori arrival in the 13th century to the multicultural nation of today. Explore the key events, people and themes that shaped New Zealand's past and present.
