The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. That same year, the British began the first organized colonial settlement. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872 ended with the defeat of the native peoples. The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both world wars. New Zealand's full participation in a number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s. In recent years, the government has sought to address longstanding Maori grievances. New Zealand assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2015-16 term.
New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy and a part of the Commonwealth realm.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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Displaying 6 - 10 of 52Rangitāne o Manawatu Claims Settlement Act 2016 (No. 100 of 2016).
The purpose of this Act, consisting of 137 sections divided into three Parts and four Schedules, is: to record the acknowledgements and apology given by the Crown to Rangitāne o Manawatu in the deed of settlement; to give effect to certain provisions of the deed of settlement that settles the historical claims of Rangitāne o Manawatu. The provisions of this Act take effect on the settlement date unless stated otherwise.
Ngāruahine Claims Settlement Act 2016 (No. 93 of 2016).
The purpose of this Act, consisting of 152 sections, divided into four Parts and completed by four Schedules, is: to record the acknowledgements and apology given by the Crown to Ngāruahine in the deed of settlement; and to give effect to certain provisions of the deed of settlement that settles the historical claims of Ngāruahine.
Taranaki Iwi Claims Settlement Act 2016 (No. 95 of 2016).
The purpose of this Act, consisting of 172 sections, divided into four Parts and completed by three Schedules, is: to record the acknowledgements and apology given by the Crown to Taranaki Iwi in the deed of settlement; and to give effect to certain provisions of the deed of settlement that settles the historical claims of Taranaki Iwi.
Te Atiawa Claims Settlement Act 2016 (No. 94 of 2016).
The purpose of this Act, consisting of 142 sections, divided into four Parts and completed by four Schedules, is: to record the acknowledgements and apology given by the Crown to Te Atiawa in the deed of settlement; and to give effect to certain provisions of the deed of settlement that settles the historical claims of Te Atiawa.
Hineuru Claims Settlement Act 2016 (No. 33 of 2016).
The purpose of this Act, consisting of 135 sections, divided into three Parts and completed by four Schedules, is: to record in English and te reo Māori the acknowledgements and apology given by the Crown to Hineuru in the deed of settlement; and to give effect to certain provisions of the deed of settlement that settles the historical claims of Hineuru.