04/08/2026
New Zealand has been shaped by people arriving from many parts of the world.
From the first Polynesian voyagers and Māori tangata whenua, to families from Europe, the Pacific, Asia, Africa and beyond—each generation has added to the story of Aotearoa.
We came at different times and from different places, but today this beautiful country is our shared home.
What brought you or your family to New Zealand?