
The Influence of Whaling on Early New Zealand Economy
Long before the gold rushes reshaped the South Island or pastoralism dominated the plains, the seas surrounding Aotearoa New Zealand were the site of the
Long before the gold rushes reshaped the South Island or pastoralism dominated the plains, the seas surrounding Aotearoa New Zealand were the site of the
The wellness industry attracts billions of dollars annually, with women fitness trends accounting for a significant share. But the situation has not always been as
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 and was a key turning point in New Zealand history. The signatories were the Maori chiefs and
It was a man named Samuel Marsden, a British arrival, who carried out the first missionary work in New Zealand. He arrived in 1814 at
It is estimated that the history of New Zealand as a nation dates back to around 1320-1350 CE, which is when the islands were discovered
The Maori people developed their own system of leadership within their tribes. This is based on chieftainship and occasionally this was a hereditary responsibility passed
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