1865 Native Land Court created
The Native Land Court was one of the key products of the 1865 Native Lands Act. It converted traditional communal landholdings into individual titles, making it easier for Pākehā to purchase Māori land. Read more...
1918 Massive prohibition petition presented to Parliament
A petition with more than 240,000 signatures demanding an end to the manufacture and sale of alcohol in New Zealand was presented to Parliament. Read more...
