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28 October 1835
- On 28 October 1835, the Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand was signed by the United Tribes of New Zealand, a loose confederation of Māori tribes from the far north of New Zealand organised by British resident James Busby.
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On 28 October 1835, the Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand was signed by the United Tribes of New Zealand, a loose confederation of Māori tribes from the far north of New Zealand organised by British resident James Busby.
New Zealand became a charter member of the United Nations, formally established at San Francisco in 1945 – an organisation in which member countries accepted the sovereign equality of other members.
In 1948 New Zealanders became New Zealand citizens – before that they had been British citizens. New Zealand gained full legal independence when Parliament passed the Constitution Act 1986. In 2003 a new Supreme Court was created, replacing Britain’s Privy Council as New Zealand’s final court of appeal.
Explore some of the key moments and events in New Zealand’s political and constitutional development since the 1830s (for more content on Māori society and leadership prior to the 1830s, see Te Ara). Follow the links for more detail. 1833. James Busby arrives in the Bay of Islands as British Resident in New Zealand – a junior consular ...
Oct 10, 2022 · Independence. 1947 - New Zealand gains full independence from Britain. 1950 - Troops from New Zealand serve with UN forces in the 1950-53 Korean War. 1951 - Anzus Pacific security treaty signed...
New Zealand became a dominion in 1907. The Latin word 'dominium' means property, ownership, authority, or territory subject to a king or ruler. Britain’s first North American colonies were ‘His Majesty’s Dominions beyond the Seas’ (though most people called them colonies).
Aug 22, 2023 · 1947 - New Zealand gains full independence from Britain. 1951 - Anzus Pacific security treaty signed between New Zealand, Australia and USA. 1985 - New Zealand refuses to allow US...
