7 February –
Samuel Marsden arrives in New Zealand on his last visit.[1]
19 March – The first permanent European settlement in Canterbury.
Prussianwhalingcaptain George Hempleman (var. Hemplemann) establishes a whaling station at
Peraki Bay,
Banks Peninsula. Hempleman and his wife are the first
German settlers in New Zealand.[2][3]
22 March – ?
Captain Clayton arranges the purchase of land for 3 miles inland of Peraki Bay.
21 October – Captain Clayton extends his 'purchase' to include all of
Banks Peninsula.
24 October – George Hempleman occupies Peraki Bay under licence from Clayton. Later, after Clayton leaves for Sydney, Hempleman is forces to make further payments for the right to occupy the land. (for the occupation at Peraki Bay see
History of Canterbury, New Zealand#Whalers and sealers)
7 February –
Samuel Marsden arrives in New Zealand on his last visit.[1]
19 March – The first permanent European settlement in Canterbury.
Prussianwhalingcaptain George Hempleman (var. Hemplemann) establishes a whaling station at
Peraki Bay,
Banks Peninsula. Hempleman and his wife are the first
German settlers in New Zealand.[2][3]
22 March – ?
Captain Clayton arranges the purchase of land for 3 miles inland of Peraki Bay.
21 October – Captain Clayton extends his 'purchase' to include all of
Banks Peninsula.
24 October – George Hempleman occupies Peraki Bay under licence from Clayton. Later, after Clayton leaves for Sydney, Hempleman is forces to make further payments for the right to occupy the land. (for the occupation at Peraki Bay see
History of Canterbury, New Zealand#Whalers and sealers)