Aotearoa New Zealand Settlement Timeline (detailed) — free printable clipart

About this illustration

A colourful six-event horizontal timeline titled 'Aotearoa New Zealand Settlement Timeline'. Each numbered event (1–6) has a date, an illustration, a short label, and a supporting caption below the main timeline. A legend strip at the bottom shows six thematic icons with short phrases summarising each stage. Events covered: ~1300 Polynesian voyagers arrive; 1642 Abel Tasman sights NZ; 1769 Captain Cook maps NZ; 1840 Treaty of Waitangi signed; 1860s Land Wars; 1893 women gain vote (world-first).

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
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