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Who took control of New Zealand?
British
On 21 May 1840 Hobson proclaimed British sovereignty over all of New Zealand – over the North Island on the basis of cession through the Treaty of Waitangi, and over the southern islands by ‘right of discovery’. Signatures to the Treaty were still being sought.
Is New Zealand ruled by England?
Following the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, the islands of New Zealand became a British colony. The Statute of Westminster in 1931, an act of the British Parliament, gave legal form to this declaration. It gave New Zealand and other Dominions the authority to make their own laws. New Zealand ratified the Statute in 1947.
What country does Zealand belong to?
Zealand
| Native name: Sjælland | |
|---|---|
| Denmark | |
| Region | Capital Region of Denmark, Region Zealand |
| Largest settlement | Copenhagen (pop. 1,627,705) |
| Demographics |
Who settled New Zealand First?
Abel Tasman
Māori were the first to arrive in New Zealand, journeying in canoes from Hawaiki about 1,000 years ago. A Dutchman, Abel Tasman, was the first European to sight the country but it was the British who made New Zealand part of their empire.
Why were the British attracted to New Zealand?
Britain was motivated by the desire to forestall the New Zealand Company and other European powers (France established a very small settlement at Akaroa in the South Island later in 1840), to facilitate settlement by British subjects and, possibly, to end the lawlessness of European (predominantly British and American) …
How long can you be prime minister in NZ?
| Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
|---|---|
| Term length | At Her Majesty’s pleasure |
| Constituting instrument | None (constitutional convention) |
| Formation | 7 May 1856 |
| First holder | Henry Sewell (as Colonial Secretary) |
Is New Zealand a safe country?
New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world – we rank second in the Global Peace Index for 2018*. Our crime rates are low, and we consistently rate as one of the least corrupt countries in the world. We also have no dangerous wildlife to worry about – no snakes, no scorpions and definitely no crocodiles!
What is the language of New Zealand?
Māori
EnglishNew Zealand Sign Language
New Zealand/Official languages
According to the 2013 Census, English and Te Reo Māori are the most widely spoken languages in New Zealand. However, as Table 1 shows, in 2013 there far more people speaking English (3,819,969 people or 90 per cent of the total population) than Te Reo Māori (148,395 people or 3 per cent of the population).
Did the Chinese discover New Zealand First?
English explorer Captain James Cook reportedly “discovered” New Zealand’s East Coast on October 7, 1769, hundreds of years after it had been settled by Maori. But two visits early this year have convinced Cedric Bell that Chinese ships were visiting New Zealand 2000 years ago.
Do Moriori still exist?
Yes. Moriori are a distinct and surviving kin group. Some still live in the Chathams, some live on mainland Aotearoa and overseas. His book The Quest for Origins shows how the Moriori myth arose in a period when Pākehā believed Māori were dying out.
Who is the first female prime minister?
Sirimavo Bandaranaike was elected as the world’s first female Prime Minister on 21 July 1960.
Who is the longest serving prime minister in NZ?
Nine prime ministers have held the position for more than one discrete term in office. The longest single term in office was that of Richard Seddon, who held the position for thirteen years between 1893 and 1906. The incumbent prime minister is Jacinda Ardern, who assumed office on 26 October 2017.