The New Zealand Settlements Act enabled the confiscation (raupatu) of land from Māori tribes deemed to have ‘engaged in open rebellion against Her Majesty’s authority’. Pākehā settlers would occupy the confiscated land.

On the eve of the British invasion of Waikato in July 1863 (see 12 July), the government ordered all Māori living in the Manukau district and on the Waikato frontier north of the Mangatāwhiri stream to take an oath of allegiance to the Queen and give up their weapons. Those who did not would ‘forfeit the right to the possession of their lands guaranteed to them by the Treaty of Waitangi’.

Under the New Zealand Settlements Act, the Waikato iwi lost almost all their land and Ngāti Hauā about a third of theirs. But kūpapa (pro-government or neutral) Māori also lost land as the yardstick rapidly changed from presumed guilt to convenience. Ngāti Maniapoto territory still under Kīngitanga control was untouched. In the long term, Taranaki Māori suffered most from confiscation in terms of land actually occupied.

Passed on the same day, the Suppression of Rebellion Act provided for the summary execution or sentencing to penal servitude of those convicted by courts martial of in any way ‘assisting in the said Rebellion or maliciously attacking the persons or properties of Her Majesty’s loyal subjects in furtherance of the same’ in any district where martial law was in force. There was no right of appeal. This law was applied retrospectively, and it remained in force until the end of the next session of the General Assembly.

Image: Map of the North Island showing tribal boundaries, topographical features, main areas of confiscated land, military bases and police stations, 1869

https://nzhistory.govt.nz/the-new-zealand-settlements-act-passed

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This historical map shows tribal boundaries and areas that were confiscated from Māori during the 1860s. The blue boundaries were added in modern times to identify the main areas in which the confiscations took place. Smaller parcels of land outside the blue lines were also confiscated. The map notes that Waikato, the domain of the Kīngitanga (Māori King movement), had 1,217,437 acres (492,679 hectares) confiscated.

At Christmas time, too! 😢

Just wondering if anyone can advise me regarding needing to go on a benefit due to a health condition but due to cash savings not eligible for hardship allowance. I was told once I got rid of the money that I would be eligible it’s not a large amount and even with the benefit I’m going to need to top up with savings due to my benefit only covering mostly my rent. Just curious what others have done in regard to this thanks.

Hi everyone! I'm a European who's very into city skylines (a city building video-game), and I'm building/planning a city in New Zealand. I have never been to NZ (but I'll likely go in a few months if I find myself enjoying this project alot), and I'm wondering what are the unique factors and qualities that cities/towns in New Zealand have. What unique buildings/areas would you expect to see in most new Zealand towns.

Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it :)

Hi everyone, I live in another country but I’ve recently received an offer to work in Auckland, New Zealand, with a salary of over 100k. The company is sponsoring my work visa and immigration to NZ, and handling the entire visa process, which I really appreciate. I’m currently in the very early stages of planning, but my ultimate goal is to gain citizenship (hopefully within the minimum 5-year requirement of residency).

Here’s where I’m a little confused, and I’d love some advice:

1. Does the 5-year residency requirement for citizenship start counting from the day I land in New Zealand on a work visa? Or does it start only after I obtain residency?

2. If I need to first obtain a residency visa for this countdown to begin, is there anything I can do to fast-track getting a residence visa?

3. Are there any tips, programs, or pathways I should be aware of to make the process quicker or more seamless?

Any insights or experiences would be super helpful. Thanks in advance for your advice!

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Please share your story. Thank you in advance.

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For the third time in a week while traveling my Kiwibank credit card has been declined and suspended while making purchases. (I had let the bank know I’d be travelling).

Once the card is suspended this then requires me to phone the bank in NZ to get this block taken off. Has anyone else experienced the AI fraud detection being too sensitive?

It’s starting to ruin my trip. I obviously understand that the banks are weary of fraud but for this to happen three times and for the only solution to be to speak to someone in NZ during NZ business hours, is really inconvenient. I wish there was an app based way of sorting it out too.

Hi guys ,I’m Steven form HongKong

My dad he was immigrant to New Zealand and own the nationality of NZ before I was born ,but my mom’s nationality is HongKong,China. Also they didn’t have any marrying (No paperwork).At the same time,I’m 17 years old at now. Could I own the nationality of NZ just like my dad, thank you 🙏

Besides portable air conditioners what is the next best thing?

Hello

I am soon coming to new Zealand and im really interessed in everything related to The lord of the ring.

I see there are 2 weta wordshop/ weta cave. One in auckland and one in wellington.

Do you recommend one over the other ? Or both are equally good ? Are they even worth it ? Also i see i can book in advance but is it that necessary ?

If you have other lotr related things to see in nz ill be happy to hear about it

Thanks !!

So I want to have a little extra spending money for university next year and I know a job won’t cover that. I was wondering if anyone here has had any luck with side hustles in NZ. Are any of them even legit?

I’ve got a friend who will be travelling to NZ for a month and would love to get them a useful gift that doesn’t weigh anything - a voucher somewhere.

Which establishments would be good for this in NZ??

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