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New Zealand History
History of Maori and European settlement in New Zealand: people, places, dates, and events.
751 Questions
What flower represents Anzac day?
Olive leaf is a symbol of peace and Rosemary is remembrance.
Poppies are the main symbols in an ANZAC wreath, and they stand for remembrance.
The story goes that, following one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, in the fields of Flanders in western Europe,when the ground was completely churned up and muddied, thousands of red poppies sprang up. The seeds had lain dormant in the soil and, after being aerated with the churning of the soil from the soldiers' boots and fertilised with their blood, the poppies grew abundantly, springing forth new life from death.
This is why poppies are worn on ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day (commemorating Armistice Day) and other solemn occasions when we remember the soldiers who fought or even gave their lives for our freedom.
Another reason poppies came to such prominence in association with World War I is because of how they were immortalised in that most famous poem of WWI, In Flanders Fields, written by John McCrae. This poem is spoken at memorial services everywhere on both ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.
How many wars were fought in or by New Zealand?
In New Zealand: the New Zealand wars 1845 to 1872.
External: Boer War, WW1, WW2, Korean war, Malaysian War, Vietnam War, East Timor,
What ship sank in 1986 at the entrance to Wellington harbor?
On February 16th, 1986 the Russian cruise ship Mikhail Lermontov ran aground not at the entrance to Wellington Harbour but in the Marlborough Sounds on the opposite side of Cook Strait from Wellington.
What are the native people of New Zealand called?
The native people of New Zealand are the Maori people. Some famous modern day Maori people include Apirana Ngata and Stephen Kearney.
In 1893 New Zealand became the first country to do what?
The original Maori myth states that the Maori people arrived on big canoes (waka) looking for new lands. They were looking for a place to live. When they found this new inhabitable land, they did just that. They lived. Spreading out into tribes and families (iwi) that spread out to a lot of New Zealand. Exploring and Inhabiting.
Is Auckland the capital of New Zealand?
On the North Island of New Zea land, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with a population approaching 1.4 million residents, 31 percent of the country's population.
Why do people sell poppy flowers on Anzac day?
People do not "celebrate" ANZAC Day: they commemorate it.
ANZAC Day was originally a day of remembrance for the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who landed at Gallipoli on the 25th of April, 1915. The day commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of the thousands of men who died during the eight-month occupation of Gallipoli.
Subsequently, ANZAC Day has become a day of remembrance for all Australian and New Zealand soldiers who gave their lives in all wars. In Australia and New Zealand, ANZAC Day commemorations feature solemn "dawn services", a tradition started in Albany, Western Australia on 25 April 1923. These services are held at war memorials around both countries. Marches by veterans and family members of those who have died in past wars are held in capital cities and towns nationwide, as Australians and New Zealanders honour our brave Defence Force personnel.
In recent years, participation has also been extended to the soldiers of non-ANZAC countries and even our former enemies. It has never been a day of "celebration", but is a day of "commemoration".
What is the name of the local maori tribe for the far north?
'Te Ika A Maui' which means the fish of Maui. Maui is a demigod in Polynesian mythology who fished up the north island from beneath the ocean.
Why do you think New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC day?
They commemorate ANZAC day because it was not only Australians that fought in the Gallipoli campaign, but New Zealanders as well. Otherwise they would be called AAC Day because the NZ in the middle (surprise, surprise) stands for New Zealand
When is ANZAC Day and why is it special to Australians?
ANZAC Day is not celebrated, but rather, commemorated.
Celebrate suggests a joyous remembrance of an event, such as a birthday or wedding anniversary. Commemorate means a solemn remembrance of a sad or tragic event, often one in which people died.
ANZAC Day is to commemorate the soldiers who have fallenin the name of defending their country. This is not something to celebrate with joy, but to commemorate with respect.
What is the name of an immigrant ship that came from Scotland to New Zealand?
The first ship to sail from Scotland with settlers to Port Chalmers, near Dunedin, which was the main Scottish settlement in New Zealand, was the Philip Laing which sailed from Greenock on 23/11/1847 and arrived in Port Chalmers on 23/3/1848.
The John Wickliffe arrived earlier but sailed from Gravesend, Kent, England.
How was the land settled in New Zealand?
In regards to European colonisation, the British were the ones who both settled and colonised Australia and New Zealand, following Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook's favourable reports on both places.
What is the official flower of Remembrance?
Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy Day...They wear red poppies...
How much people were killed in the tangiwai disaster?
The Tangiwai disaster killed 151 passengers (148 of which were 2nd-class passengers, one 1st-class, an engine drive, and a fireman) from a total of 258 total passengers.
What was the treatment of the Māori like by the early European settlers in New Zealand?
In some case it was simple Governmental power but these were colonists mostly from the British 'upper classes' who truly believed they had the right (and God on their side) to take and sell land. They had in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, India and Africa so they didn't see any reason why they shouldn't do the same in New Zealand.
Individual settler from the working classes, acted as all individuals do - some got on very well with Māori and worked together. Māori helped many settlers exists until the first crops came through; there were Māori traders and they knew the land and sea so could and did help.
Some, of course, regarded these brown skinned people as inferior and that's where the troubles started because this racist attitude was shared by the government and the New Zealand Company which acquired through fair meals or foul) land previously owned by Māori, to sell on to settlers.
So the true answer to the questions is that settlers treated Māori according to their own ethics and principles - some of which were good and some harmful.
Bear in mind, when you make judgments or the attitudes of the 19th century, that the white people had, in most cases, a rock solid belief in God and that God had made them a superior race. They had come from backgrounds (in the case of the upper class)where their rule was unquestioned. Poor, working people had come from famine, unemployment and degradation and land in New Zealand was their one hope of ever making a life for themselves. These are not excuses but they are reasons why Māori were not treated well.
What were the anzacs fighting for?
The objective given to the troops was to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula and gain control of the Dardanelles. Then, ultimately, push on to Constantinople (now called Istanbul). They would be able to ship supplies to Russia through the Dardanelles, and also flank the Germans if they wished.
Who were the first settlers in NZ?
It's considered that the first inhabitants of the territory of New Zealand were the Maoris. According to them, the first explorer that reached that land was called Kupe, he navigated following the stars and ocean currents, he came from his native Polynesia, concretely from the island of Hawaiki, approximately 1000 years ago.
It was called Murderer's Bay by Abel Tasman but what is it called now?
Which city was the New Zealand capital before Wellington?
The first capital of New Zealand was Russell. William Hobson purchased land at Okiato with the primary intent of establishing the country's first capital. It was named Russell in 1840 and the name was later transferred to Kororāreka, few miles north. The capital was moved to Auckland in 1841. Soon after this, the settlement at Okiato was burned to the ground.
Where did the first people in new zealand come from?
The Maori were the first settlers of New Zealand, and the oldest dated sites are both from the South Island and date to about 1300. But in archaeology there is a saying "Absence of evidence can not be taken as evidence of absence."
There may be older sites yet to be discovered, or which have been destroyed by erosion and volcanic activity. Recently discovered is a probable tsunami wash over parts of the far north and dated to the early 1400s.
These proto Polynesian peoples extended their reach to Easter Island (Rapanui), Hawaii, and New Zealand (Aotearoa), and these three points bound the area called Polynesia.
A common question on Wiki is why did the (Scots/Irish/Jews migrate, and a common answer is to escape overpopulation/poverty/oppression at home.
What is the capital of australia and New Zealand?
Australia and New Zealand are each separate, independent countries with their own capital cities.The capital of Australia is Canberra, which is located in the Australian Capital Territory, or ACT.
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington, located in the southern part of the North Island.
ANZACs and all those involved in past and current active defence are honoured on Anzac Day, April 25 each year, in Australia and New Zealand.
What is Anzac day cultural origin?
Anzac Day is observed in Australia and New Zealand as a day to commemorate war veterans from those nations. Its origin is an impromptu service held in 1915, and as such, no one specific is credited with starting it.
Why do only New Zealand and Australia celebrate ANZAC Day?
ANZAC stands for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps.
It is a day of remembrance for both countries to honour those who served in WW1, particularly at Gallipoli. However, it is now accepted as a day to honour all service men and women.
