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…there were about 2000 Pakeha (Europeans) in New Zealand, most living in the Bay of Islands. At this time, intertribal Māori warfare was frequent, and the arrival of guns, which Māori traded from Pakeha, made it deadly. This, and the diseases brought by the Pakeha, had a terrible effect…
…about 2000 Pakeha (Europeans) in New Zealand, most living in the Bay of Islands. At this time in New Zealand history, intertribal Māori warfare was frequent, and the arrival of guns, which Māori traded from Pakeha, made it deadly. This, and the diseases brought by the Pakeha, had a…
…»New Zealand Travel »Scenic Highlights »Scenic Views »Katikati Murals Katikati Murals and the Minden Lookout Māori and Pakeha (Europeans) together form the history of New Zealand; every city, town and settlement has its stories to tell. Katikati is one New Zealand town…
…exploration of New Zealand in the late 18th century, an increasing number of settlers came to New Zealand. By 1839, there were an estimated 2,000 Pakeha (Europeans) living in New Zealand. In 1833, after increasing lawlessness amongst traders and settlers, the British government appointed James Busby…
…are expected to attend the celebrations at Waitangi, which this year include: * Māori cultural performances * Speeches from Māori and Pakeha (European) dignitaries * A re-launch of the world's largest Māori ceremonial waka (war canoe) * Free three-day family festival of music,…
…are expected to attend the celebrations at Waitangi, which this year include: * Māori cultural performances * Speeches from Māori and Pakeha (European) dignitaries * A re-launch of the world's largest Māori ceremonial waka (war canoe) * Free three-day family festival of music,…
…and missionaries who came to New Zealand. These settlers had considerable contact with Māori, especially in coastal areas. Māori and Pakeha (Europeans) traded extensively, and some Europeans lived among Māori. With growing numbers of British migrants, and a dwindling and largely…
…over a thousand years of human settlement, New Zealand has a colourful and dramatic history, dominated by the relationship between Māori and Pakeha (Europeans). New Zealand offers plenty of opportunities to check out the history... (more) Key Facts and Information about New Zealand Finding out…
…traditions in New Zealand has led to some unique cultural events. Rotorua's Opera in the Pa is an example of the way in which Māori and Pakeha (European) influences have given rise to a fresh Pacific culture. Māori and Polynesian voices sing the operatic works of Verdi, Puccini and…
…local history and scenic walks. Waitangi Day (6th February) – New Zealand's national day is a very special time for the local Māori and Pakeha community. Waitangi Day was first celebrated at the museum in 1977 and is the longest continuous celebration in the South Island. This is not the…
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