Immigration
British and Irish immigration 1840-1914
Who were the ancestors of Pakeha New Zealand? Many of the 19th century British and Irish migrants hailed from rural backgrounds, bringing with them their own languages, foods and cultural traditions.
More on this topicAssisted immigration to New Zealand 1947-1975
New Zealand is a nation of immigrants. This is the story of some of the 77,000 who came from Great Britain between 1947 and 1975 under the assisted immigration scheme.
More on this topicAssisted immigration to New Zealand 1947-1975
New Zealand is a nation of immigrants. This is the story of some of the 77,000 who came from Great Britain between 1947 and 1975 under the assisted immigration scheme.
More on this topicThe dawn raids: causes, impacts and legacy
The dawn raids carried out by police during the mid-1970s on the homes of Pacific Islands workers suspected of overstaying temporary work visas represented a low point in the relationship between the government and the Pacific community.
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