History of New Zealand

New Zealand is also called the Nation of migrants; Maori migrated from ancestral Polynesian. It was followed by 800 year later, extensive European migration. Influence of the pacific island as well as Asian immigrants during 20 th century, had has helped to shape New Zealand into diverse and more vibrant multicultural society. Migration. Influence of the Pacific Island and the Asian immigrants during 20th century has helped shape New Zealand into the diverse multicultural and vibrant society. Maori was First Landed at New Zealand they came from the ancestral homeland "Hawaiki"

 

" that was probably 1000 years ago. After that, they settled all the land by hunting and farming.

In 1830s there were 2000 Pakeha in country. Signing of Waitangi treaty in 1840 that saw the New Zealand becoming colony of British that had enormous effects on the population of New Zealand , these migrants from British were offered paid passage for the New Zealand , 40,000 then arrived here between year1840 and 1860.

 

During mid 1800s large Scottish number settled in the New Zealand , stayed at south island of Otago that was made as city for the members of Free Scottish Church . Scottish influence still can be seen through the architecture of city, especially in Medical school and university.

During 1960s and 1970s county faced several labor shortage. This let large number of the migrants in the New Zealand from Pacific Islands , in Auckland city.

 

Now pacific islands make more than 5% of New Zealand 's population and Auckland city is now largest city of Polynesian in world. Influence of Fashion, Pacific food and art can be watched on streets of New Zealand . Last 15 year are considerable migrations from Asia to New Zealand including Singapore , Korea , Japan and Hong Kong . These Migrants from the Asian have contributed greatly to economy of New Zealand , particularly in business areas and in several professions.