New Zealand and Australia seem to have been colonized at almost the same time, by the same people, but their treatment towards the native populace was so totally different in each country. Why?
Hi, hopefully the NZ/Australia experts will drop by to address this question, but meanwhile, you can get started here ~
Why has New Zealand embraced indigenous culture more than other former British Colonies? - featuring /u/Cenodoxus
Why were the Maori so much more successful at resisting colonization than Australian Aborigines or other Pacific Islanders? - featuring /u/b1uepenguin, and including links to a few more
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