In 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi was signed between the British Crown and various MÄori chiefs, bringing New Zealand into the British Empire and giving MÄori equal rights with British citizens. There was extensive British settlement throughout the rest of the century.he history of New Zealand dates back at least 700 years to when it was discovered and settled by Polynesians, who developed a distinct MÄori culture centred on kinship links and land. The first European explorer to sight New Zealand was Abel Janszoon Tasman on 13 December 1642.
Definition of PICCALILLI. : a relish of chopped vegetables and spices. See piccalilli defined for kids.
Medical Definition of picocurie. : one trillionth of a curieâabbreviation pCi.