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The first Maori's to arrive in New Zealand from East Polynesia
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Abel Janszoon, Dutch Sailor, was the first European to arrive at New Zealand
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English explorer, Captain James Cook makes the voyage to New Zealand
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The Treaty of Waitangi was signed by the Maori's which gave control to the British in exchange for safety and protection. This also guaranteed Maori's possesion of their lands.
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The land wars began between the European settlers and the Maori's
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Gold is discovered in Tuapeka which leads to the Gold Rush
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New Zealand becomes the first country to give women the right to vote.
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New Zealand becomes a self-governing community or dominion which is within the British Empire
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New Zealand gains independence from Great Britain
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New Zealand has banned the U.S. from entering with nuclear-armed or nuclear poweredships to enter.
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Jennifer Shipley becomes the first female Prime Minister of the country.
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New Zealand sends military forces to Afghanistan for the third time on request of the U.S.
