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Immigration

Departure for New Zealand

British and Irish immigration 1840-1914

Who were the ancestors of Pakeha New Zealand? Many of the 19th century British and Irish migrants hailed from rural backgrounds, bringing with them their own languages, foods and cultural traditions.

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English assisted immigrant women arriving in Wellington

Assisted immigration to New Zealand 1947–1975

New Zealand is a nation of immigrants. This is the story of some of the 77,000 who came from Great Britain between 1947 and 1975 under the assisted immigration scheme.

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Picture of a group of people walking into the Auckland Town Hall. They are wearing 'ei katu (Cook Island wreath) made of leaves on thier head. To each side of them are members of the media holding cameras.

Understanding Dawn Raids

An overview of the Dawn Raids of the 1970s, examining immigration enforcement, state power, and their impacts on Pacific peoples and communities.

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