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He made the first recorded European sighting of New Zealand.
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The United Kingdom established British sovereignty through the Treaty of Waitangi signed that year with Maori chiefs
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Woman received the right vote in national elections.
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New Zealdn was declared a dominion by a royal proclamation
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Labour governement came to power
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New Zealand joined Australia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States to form the South Pacific Commission, a regional body to promote the welfare of the Pacific region.
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The National Party won control of the government
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New Zealand joined the other independent and slef-governing states of the South Pacific to establish the South Pacific Forum
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The Labour government regaining control
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The United States suspendend its ANZUS security obligations to New Zealand.
