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A Dutch navigator, Abel Tasman, discover the New Zealand.
He made the first map and he sketched sections of the two main islands' west coats. -
The United Kingdom signed with Maori chiefs the Treaty of Waitangi.
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The colonization process of the United Kingdom began and created conflicts with Maori. British and colonial force won this war.
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The Maori won several seats in Parliament.
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New Zealand was declared a dominion by a royal proclamation.
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The sovereignty of New Zealand is complete with the Statue of Westminster Adoption Act.
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The New Zealand joined the South Pacific Commission.
There was already Australia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. -
After the World War II, the United States, Australia and New Zealand signed a security treaty, the countries must consult if there is an attack in the Pacific.
In August 1986 thue United States suspended its ANZUS security obligations with New Zealand. -
The mixed member propotional created in New Zealnd. The smaller parties had proportionaly more seats in Parliament in this system.
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The waves of Polynesians with the maori's culture arrived in New Zealand called "Aotearoa".
