New Zealand's Evolution
The first inhabitants of New Zealand were the ancestors of the Maori people, who arrived in New Zealand from Polynesia around 1300 AD. Over the centuries the emergence of the Maori people developed and many different Maori tribes were created around New Zealand. With the separatism of the people cam tribal disputes, which in turn led to the many tribal conflicts, however generally the Maori people who lived in the pre-European era lived a sustainable, peaceful existence, relying heavily on the land and co-operation within their tribe.
In 1624, Abel Janszoon Tasman, a Dutch explorer discovered part of New Zealand and named it “Saten Landt.”
In 1624, Abel Janszoon Tasman, a Dutch explorer discovered part of New Zealand and named it “Saten Landt.”
In 1769, British Explorer, Captain James Cook made his first visit to New Zealand and claimed it under the name of his king, King George III. This was a very significant moment in New Zealand history. Over the years that were to follow, New Zealand received many European visitors, including Jean Francois Marie and Marc Joseph Marion of France.
However, with the increasing visitation of foreign people came something that know one was prepared for, sickness. The discoverers bought with them man illnesse that the Maori people had never before been exposed to and hence they had no immunity. This lead to the serious induced sickness epidemic of 1790. Many Maori people died during this time.
However, with the increasing visitation of foreign people came something that know one was prepared for, sickness. The discoverers bought with them man illnesse that the Maori people had never before been exposed to and hence they had no immunity. This lead to the serious induced sickness epidemic of 1790. Many Maori people died during this time.
It was not until 1806 that the first women arrived in New Zealand from Europe and in 1815 the first ‘pakeha’ (Maori word for NZ European or non-Maori) was born in New Zealand.
After the allocation of many British people to places of authority in New Zealand, by the King, such as William Hobson and James Busby, huge developments began to occur. Some of these include such things as more then 25 chiefs adopting the United Tribes Flag in 1834.
In 1839, William Hobson is instructed to form British rule in New Zealand, where it initially becomes a dependent of New South Wales, in Australia.
After the allocation of many British people to places of authority in New Zealand, by the King, such as William Hobson and James Busby, huge developments began to occur. Some of these include such things as more then 25 chiefs adopting the United Tribes Flag in 1834.
In 1839, William Hobson is instructed to form British rule in New Zealand, where it initially becomes a dependent of New South Wales, in Australia.
This in turn lead to a momentous, yet today controversial moment in New Zealand’s history... The Treaty of Waitangi. Many today argue that the translation, for which the Maori chiefs signed, was inaccurate and hence they did not officially agree to what was written in the English version. The treaty lead to much debate over land, and hence the Maori land wars.
During the 1860’s gold was discovered in Central Otago, located in the South Island of New Zealand. This caused a domino effect of ‘gold rushes’ all around the country, bring with it more migrants from other countries hoping to ‘strike it rich’
Mean while many land wars will still in progress, in such areas as Taranaki, the Waikato and many more. These occurred amid utter resistance to the Europeans settlements.
In 1865, the Auckland streets, which is today New Zealand’s largest city, were lit by gas.
The explosion of Mt Tarawera in 1886 was a significant shock as it destroyed New Zealand’s once famous Pink and White Terraces.
During the 1860’s gold was discovered in Central Otago, located in the South Island of New Zealand. This caused a domino effect of ‘gold rushes’ all around the country, bring with it more migrants from other countries hoping to ‘strike it rich’
Mean while many land wars will still in progress, in such areas as Taranaki, the Waikato and many more. These occurred amid utter resistance to the Europeans settlements.
In 1865, the Auckland streets, which is today New Zealand’s largest city, were lit by gas.
The explosion of Mt Tarawera in 1886 was a significant shock as it destroyed New Zealand’s once famous Pink and White Terraces.
In 1887 a town entitled Reefton became this first town in New Zealand to have electricity.
A significant moment also came for New Zealand when women received the right to vote in 1893, New Zealand was the first country in the world to allow such liberties to women. This movement was initiated by Kate Shepard, who today features on the New Zealand ten dollar note.
A significant moment also came for New Zealand when women received the right to vote in 1893, New Zealand was the first country in the world to allow such liberties to women. This movement was initiated by Kate Shepard, who today features on the New Zealand ten dollar note.