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Maori cheifs have signed the Treaty of Waitangi which give the British Sovereign over New Zealand and New South Wales, Australia.
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New Zealand separates from the Crown Colony, meaning we separate from New South Wales.
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The settlers of New Zealand want an elected or representive goverment, instead of being ruled by the Crown.This system follows British parlimententry tradition, known as Westminister System.
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The House of Representives first elections are held. Thirty seven members are chosen under the First Past the Post.
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Henry Sevell forms the first "Responsible" goverment- a system that needs the support of members in the house.
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Parliment move sto Wellington, which has just been made the Capital.
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All males over the age of 21 get the right to vote. Previosly they had to own or rent property of a certian value.
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The Supreme court Act 2003 establishes a New Zealand-based court of fine appeal.
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New Zealands voting system is a referendum held at the same time as voting.
