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Jan 1, 1300
The First Settlers
Polynesian settlers arrive in New Zealand -
Period: Jan 1, 1300 to
The Settlers of New Zealand
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Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman a Dutch explorer discovers a part of New Zealand. -
James Cook
James Cook discovers New Zealand and claims it under King George III. -
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 is signed by the British and the Maori chiefs. -
New Zealand's First Govener
William Hobson becomes the first governor of New Zealand.
