Why did Europeans emigrate to New Zealand in the 1800s?

Level: Intermediate / Secondary

Te Ara, the online Encyclopedia of New Zealand has an excellent section on the history of immigration to New Zealand.

You can also look for people from specific countries, like England, Ireland, Yugoslavia (Dalmatians), from this page - choose from the map or the list on the side.

NZHistorynet also has good information on British and Irish immigration 1840-1914.

Also check out our entries on Early Immigrants and their voyage to NZ.