James Cook "Re-Discovered" New Zealand and claimed it in the name of England: through the Treaty of Waitangi this was made official. Further information: The Treaty of Waitangi effectively signalled the founding of New Zealand by white settlers, and made New Zealand a British colony. The Treaty was signed on 6 February 1840 by over 500 Māori chiefs of New Zealand and the British Governor William Hobson, representing the British Government. It was intended to protect Māori land interests in exchange for recognition of British sovereignty. The Māori agreed to hand over ownership of their land to Queen Victoria, and in return were to retain the right to occupy their land as long as they wished, and to be protected in so doing.
With the signing of the Treaty, Governor Hobson declared British sovereignty over New Zealand, and the colony of New Zealand was formally proclaimed on 3 May 1840. This resulted in a great increase in the number of British migrants coming to New Zealand.
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It joined the British Empire.
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In 1840, New Zealand became part of the British Empire with the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on February 6. This treaty was an agreement between representatives of the British Crown and various Māori chiefs, establishing British sovereignty over New Zealand while ostensibly guaranteeing Māori rights to their land and culture. The incorporation of New Zealand into the empire marked a significant moment in its colonial history.
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New Zealand was part of the British Empire at the time.
New Zealand didn't leave the British Empire, the Empire itself was dissolved through a number of changes following World War II. The Commonwealth of Nations is the successor to the Empire, albeit it is a voluntary organisation. New Zealand is a member of the Commonwealth.
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It joined the British Empire.
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Nobody. The British Empire used to have control over it, but New Zealand is now an independent country.
The Treaty of Waitangi founded New Zealand and made it part of the British Empire.
Because it was part of the British Empire.