Why did Britain want New Zealand?
Why did Britain want New Zealand? Britain was motivated by the desire to forestall the New Zealand Company and other European powers (France established a very small settlement at Akaroa in the South Island later in 1840), to facilitate settlement by British subjects and, possibly, to end the lawlessness of European (predominantly British and American) ...
Is New Zealand a rich or Poor country?
New Zealand is therefore currently ranked 50 of the major economies. If this is calculated per inhabitant, taking purchasing power parity into account, then New Zealand is in the list of the world's richest countries in place 29. Inflation in New Zealand in 2022 was around 7.17%.