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On 26 September 1907 the United Kingdom granted New Zealand (along with Newfoundland, which later became a part of Canada) "Dominion" status within the British Empire. New Zealand became known as the Dominion of New Zealand. The date was declared Dominion Day, but never reached any popularity as a day of independence.
There are two important historical dates in NZ, these are 1835 and 1840. With Captain Cook’s arrival in 1769 he put New Zealand firmly on the world map. This...
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🇳🇿 The History of New Zealand begins in the Middle Ages, when humans first arrived in the form of the Polynesian explorer Kupe. New Zealand was the last si...
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Jun 4, 2021 · The history of New Zealand dates back approximately 700 years to when it was discovered and settled by Polynesians, who developed a distinct Māori culture. ...
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Story: Self-government and independence. New Zealand does not have an Independence Day to celebrate – the country’s independence from Britain was gained in many small steps rather than all at once. New Zealand today is fully independent from Britain, although the two countries share the same person as head of state. Story by W. David McIntyre.
New Zealand becomes the first self-governing country to grant the right to vote to all adult women. 1901. The Commonwealth of Australia is established. New Zealand declines several invitations to become a member. New Zealand annexes the Cook Islands and Savage Island (Niue), and appoints Resident Commissioners to govern these territories. 1902
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The empire ended – mainly peacefully – in the half-century after the Second World War, as former colonies became independent. In 2020, 54 countries made up the Commonwealth. Government in the empire. From the mid-19th century independent governments were set up in a number of British colonies dominated by white settlers, including New Zealand.
