New Zealand - Wikipedia New Zealand became a dominion in 1907; it gained full statutory independence in 1947, retaining the monarch as head of state Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of around 5 3 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pasifika
History of New Zealand - Wikipedia After becoming a self-governing Dominion with the British Empire in 1907, the country remained an enthusiastic member of the empire, and over 100,000 New Zealanders fought in World War I as part of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force
New Zealand - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia New Zealand (known as Aotearoa, in the Māori language) officially Commonwealth of New Zealand) is an island country in Oceania It is a sovereign state in the south-western part of the Pacific Ocean
New Zealand | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, Facts | Britannica New Zealand, island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the southwesternmost part of Polynesia The country comprises two main islands—the North and South islands—and a number of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group The capital city is Wellington and the largest urban area Auckland
New Zealand - Wikitravel New Zealand is a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty: jagged mountains, rolling pasture land, steep fiords, pristine trout-filled lakes, raging rivers, scenic beaches, and active volcanic zones