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In December 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sighted a new land which he described as mountainous and covered in cloud in the south, but more barren in the north. He had discovered New Zealand. The islands were named after the Dutch province of Zeeland. However, New Zealand remained largely unknown until Captain James Cook sailed past in 1769 and explored the island, charting the coastline extensively. Following Cook's detailed report, the usual run of Whalers, missionaries, and traders followed.
In 1840, Britain formally annexed the islands, and New Zealand's first permanent European settlement was established on 22 January 1840. New Zealand was initially part of the Australian colony of New South Wales. It became a separate colony in 1841 and became self-governing in 1852. Dominion status was attained in 1907, and full independence was granted in 1931 and ratified by New Zealand in 1947. (source: today.wmit.net - 22 January)
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Why did colonization of New Zealand come later than Australia?
Resistance by the Maoris
What are some New Zealand animals that begin with the letter N?
New Zealand Fairy Tern (a bird)
What animals from New Zealand begin with the letter P?
Poo bird
What is the New Zealand and Australian currency?
New Zealand and Australia have distinct currencies. Australia has the Australian Dollar and New Zealand has the New Zealand Dollar. They are not interchangeable or usable in both countries and they have differing values.
Are wild dog in New Zealand?
There are no werewolves in New Zealand.
WHERE IN New Zealand is river buller?
The River Buller is on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It was named after Charles Buller who furthered the colonization of New Zealand.
Why did colonization of New Zealand come later than Australia?
Resistance by the Maoris
What are the towns in new zealand starting with v?
There are no towns in New Zealand that begin with the letter V.
What city in new zealand starts with the letter q?
There are no cities in New Zealand that begin with the letter Q. Queenstown is a town in New Zealand.
In what century did Spanish colonization of the New World begin?
The sixteenth century.
What are some New Zealand animals that begin with the letter N?
New Zealand Fairy Tern (a bird)
Why do people in new zealand speak English?
English is the official language of New Zealand due to historical associations with British colonization. New Zealand was colonized by the British in the 19th century, which led to English becoming the dominant language in the country.
What are some New Zealand things that begin with the letter U?
Upper Hutt is the name of a city in New Zealand.
What New Zealand towns begin with the letter o?
Ohakune is a town in New Zealand. It begins with the letter O.
Facts about commonwealth and british colonization new zealand?
In the nineteenth century, Christian missionaries from Britain converted most of the Maori to Christianity. Britain gained control of New Zealand in its entirety in 1840.
At what age can you begin to vote in New Zealand elections?
At 18
When does season 3 of Glee start in New Zealand?
Glee Season 3 will begin in New Zealand on the 24th of February 2012
