Polity New Zealand (GB Dominion)

This article is about the specific polity New Zealand (GB Dominion) and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

If you are looking for the page with the statistics about this polity you can find it here: All Statistics

In 1907, at the request of the New Zealand Parliament, King Edward VII proclaimed New Zealand a Dominion within the British Empire reflecting its self-governing status.

Establishment

  • September 1907: In 1907, at the request of the New Zealand Parliament, King Edward VII proclaimed New Zealand a Dominion within the British Empire, reflecting its self-governing status.

Chronology

Interactive Chronologies with maps are available in the section Changes Navigation

1. Events

  • February 1926: On February 11, 1926, in implementation of a decision of November 4, 1925, the islands of Tokelau came under the administration of New Zealand.
  • November 1947: Full independence was granted to New Zealand with the Statute of Westminster in 1931 and adopted by the New Zealand Parliament in 1947.

Disestablishment

  • November 1947: Full independence was granted to New Zealand with the Statute of Westminster in 1931 and adopted by the New Zealand Parliament in 1947.