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The Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, was the first European to reach New Zealand.
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That is English explorer who makes his first journey to New Zealand. His journal entries make other European explorers come to New Zealand. That´s why the english is spoken there.
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The Maori sign the Treaty of Waitangi giving control to the British in exchange for protection and guaranteed Maori possession of their lands.
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The war begins between European and Maori
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Women get the right to vote. New Zealand is the first country to do this.
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New Zealand becomes a Self Governing Country within the British Empire.
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New Zealand becomes independant from Great Britain.
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New Zealand hosts and wins the Rugby World Cup.
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Jennifer Shipley becomes the country's first female prime minister.
