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The Maori arrived from Polynesia to the northern part of the North Island.
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British explorer, James cook, claims part of the country in the name of King George the third
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James Cook, a British explorer, visits New Zealand. He claims part of country in the name King George III
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Declaration of Independence by the United Tribes of New Zealand, signed by some of the Chiefs.
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Treaty of Waitangi between British and several Maori tribes helps to protect Maori land and establishes British law in New Zealand.
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William Hobson becomes the first Governor of New Zealand
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Oil discovered in Taranaki, New Zealand.
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New Zealand becomes world's first country to give women the vote.
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Start of World War I. New Zealand sends thousands of troops to the British war effort.
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New Zealand becomes independent from Britain.
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Prime Minister David Lange begins economic reforms.
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French secret service agents blow up a ship in Auckland Harbor.
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Prime Minister Lange resigns, replaced by Geoffrey Palmer.
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New Zealand's econmy falls into a recession
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New Zealand's economy falls back into a recission