Decades: 1820s
1830s
1840s
1850s
1860s See also: Other events of 1840
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1840 is considered a watershed year in the history of New Zealand: The Treaty of Waitangi is signed, British sovereignty over New Zealand is proclaimed, organised European settlement begins, and Auckland and Wellington are both founded.
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Population
The estimated population of New Zealand at the end of 1840 is 80,000 Māori and 2,050 non-Māori.
Regal and viceregal
January — June
July — December
Undated
Births
References
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