New zealand

Settlements in New Zealand

By kristianm646
  • Jan 1, 1300

    The First Settlers

    Polynesian settlers arrive in New Zealand
  • Period: Jan 1, 1300 to

    The Settlers of New Zealand

  • Abel Tasman

    Abel Tasman

    Abel Tasman a Dutch explorer discovers a part of New Zealand.
  • James Cook

    James Cook

    James Cook discovers New Zealand and claims it under King George III.
  • The First European Settlers

    The First European Settlers

    Settlers arrive and Whaling and timber mills start.

  • Woman Settlers

    The first European Women arrive in New Zealand.
  • The Treaty of Waitangi

    The Treaty of Waitangi

    The treaty of Waitangi is signed by the British and the Maori chiefs.

  • New Zealand's First Govener

    William Hobson becomes the first governor of New Zealand.