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New Zealand History

History of Maori and European settlement in New Zealand: people, places, dates, and events.

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Was Waitangi Day ever renamed as New Zealand Day and if so when?

Yes it was I think in or around the Norm Kirk Labour Government or the Lange labour government 1971 and 1982 respectively. pretty sure it has been changed back to Waitangi Day and that is a good thing

What were the causes of black Saturday in 1929?

The event known as Black Saturday was the shooting of Samoans connected to the Mau, a movement for a free Samoa, on 28 December 1929. New Zealand colonial police, engaged in suppression of a demonstration by members of the group, fired into a crowd throwing rocks, killing Mau leader Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III and 10 others. This was followed by an incursion by New Zealand marines in 1930. It was not until the 1936 elections that New Zealand public opinion turned in favor of Samoan independence, which came in 1962.

What did the treaty of waitangi cover?

The Maori over their rights to their land and acquired British rights and protection

What were accomplishments of Samuel Marsden?

Marsden was instrumental in starting the Christian missions to New Zealand, where he and others were well received among the Maori people. He is credited with holding the first Christian service in the Islands on Christmas Day in 1814. Marsden is thus remembered favourably in New Zealand, and it is believed he is the one who introduced sheep to the islands.

Where was New Zealand governed from initially . After European settlement?

Initially, New Zealand was governed from New South Wales as part of that territory.

What impact did Princess Te Puea Herangi have on New Zealand?

She may be best known for her resistance to the conscription of the Maori for military service during WW One. She also was personally involved in the hiding of Maori conscripts from the New Zealand government.

The Princess also was active in her support of orphaned children and a leader in providing agrarian reforms in an effort to make the Maori self-sufficient.

What is te rauparaha famous for?

Paramount chief of Ngati Toa Iwi, Te Rauparaha was a famous figure during the inter-tribal wars that took place in the the first half of the 19th century. He is most well known for His Haka, Te Rauparaha's Haka or Ka Mate! which is now performed by many sporting teams representing Aotearoa New Zealand.

Where can you find a new bolt for a Glenfield Model 25?

There is an old style and a new style. Which do you need? gunshop@nctv.com

How does Scotlands climate compare to New Zealands?

Scotland's climate is similar to the south of New Zealand's South Island.

Samuel marsden based himself mainly in?

Samuel Marsden based himself mainly in New South Wales, Australia. He died in Windsor, New South Wales on May 12, 1938.