New Zealand

The Journey Through New Zealand

Related Lives

Georgia

The Crossroads of Europe and Asia

Ghana

Culture-Warmth-Rhythm

India

The Land of Diversity and Vibrant Culture.

China

Land of Silk

Life cover image

1835

22-Apr-1835

Wesleyan missionaries extend mission to Waikato Coast with James and Mary Wallis.

1834

Mar-1834

United Tribes flag adopted by northern chiefs at Busby's suggestion.

1833

May-1833

Arrival of James Busby to Bay of Islands

Arrival of James Busby to Bay of Islands

1832

19-Apr-1832

Stonemason William Parrott starts building Stone Store in Kerikeri.

1831

1831

James Busby Appointed British Resident.

1830

1830

Whaling Stations in Tory Channel and Preservation Inlet

1826

1826

Te Rauparaha's South Island Invasion Begins

Te Rauparaha's South Island Invasion Begins

1824

1824

Battle of Te Ika-a-ranganui: Ngāpuhi vs Ngatiwhatua.

1823

1823

First Church of England marriage: Phillip Tapsell and Maria Ringa united by Thomas Kendall.

1823

Te Heke Niho-puta migration to Kāpiti Coast.

1822

1822

Cross-Border Jurisdiction Extension for British Citizens in New Zealand

1822

Mission Established at Whangaroa

1821

1821

Ngāti Toa Migration to Cook Strait Led by Te Rauparaha

1820

1820

Musket Wars Escalate in Southern Iwi

Musket Wars Escalate in Southern Iwi

03-May-1820

Rev. John Butler introduces the plough in Kerikeri

1819

04-Nov-1819

Chiefs sell land for axes.

25-Sep-1819

Rev Marsden plants first grapes in New Zealand.

17-Aug-1819

Second Mission Station Established at Kerikeri

Second Mission Station Established at Kerikeri

1819

Hongi Hika meets King George IV for musket deal

1818

1818

Maori Chiefs Lead Raids in Taranaki and Te Whanganui-a-tara Regions

1815

Feb-1815

First Pākehā Child Born at Rangihoua

1814

25-Dec-1814

Rev Samuel Marsden Holds First Christian Service at Rangihoua

Rev Samuel Marsden Holds First Christian Service at Rangihoua

22-Dec-1814

First Anglican Mission at Rangihoua: Livestock Introduced

1808

1808

Ngati Uru attack Boyd, leading to deadly revenge attack on Te Pahi tribe

Ngati Uru attack Boyd, leading to deadly revenge attack on Te Pahi tribe

1806

1806

Battle of Moremonui: Ngāpuhi vs. Ngāti Whātua & Allies

1805

1805

First European Women Arrival in New Zealand

1792

1792

French ships explore New Zealand waters.

French ships explore New Zealand waters.

1792

Sealers discovered, Malaspina charts Doubtful Sound.

1791

29-Nov-1791

HMS Chatham Sighted Chatham Islands in Pacific Ocean

HMS Chatham Sighted Chatham Islands in Pacific Ocean

1787

1787

Foundation of New South Wales - Including New Zealand Islands