The Maori 1st migrated to New Zealand in the 9th century. After the British arrived in 1840, tensions grew, but the Treaty of Waitiangi sorted things out, although it gave Britian sovereignty over New Zealand. The issue has changed over time, especially when the New Zealand National Party came to power in 2008. The Maori have also developed a land court, that tries to protect their land.
Timeline-
9th Century- The Maori people migrate to New Zealand.
1840- The British arrive to invade.
2008- The New Zealand National Party comes to power.
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The indigenous Maori people have been in New Zealand since around the ninth century. When the British invaded in 1840, tensions between the two groups grew. The Treaty of Waitangi gave Britain sovereignty over New Zealand. Now in modern day, the Maori people are being persecuted and have lack of health care, suffer from substance abuse and are trying to be forced off their land.
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