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New Zealand Migration Patterns

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New Zealand Migration Patterns

Map showing migration patterns to New Zealand

🎯 Learning Objectives

WALT (We Are Learning To):

  • Understand the historical patterns of migration to New Zealand
  • Analyse the push and pull factors that influence migration
  • Evaluate the impacts of migration on New Zealand society

Success Criteria:

  • I can identify key migration groups and time periods
  • I can explain reasons why people migrate to New Zealand
  • I can describe how migration has shaped modern New Zealand

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which group were the first people to migrate to New Zealand?

European settlers

Polynesian ancestors of Māori

Chinese gold miners

Pacific Island communities

2. What was the main reason for European migration to New Zealand in the 1860s?

Religious freedom

Gold discoveries

Free land grants

Climate change

3. Which of these are examples of "pull factors" that attract migrants to New Zealand? (Select all that apply)

Job opportunities

Political stability

War in home country

High quality of life

Natural disasters at home

4. The largest source of migrants to New Zealand today comes from:

United Kingdom

China

India

Australia

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

5. Explain the difference between "push factors" and "pull factors" in migration. Give one example of each.
6. Describe two positive impacts that migration has had on New Zealand society.
7. Complete the timeline by filling in the missing migration events:

1200s: _________________ arrive in New Zealand

1840s: _________________ begins after the Treaty of Waitangi

1860s: _________________ arrive during the gold rush

1970s onwards: _________________ migration increases significantly

8. Map Activity: Look at the map provided by your teacher. Identify and label three countries that are major sources of migrants to New Zealand today. Draw arrows showing the migration routes.
9. Extension Activity: Research and explain how the points system for skilled migrants works in New Zealand. What criteria do applicants need to meet?

🌟 Differentiation Support

Need extra help? Focus on questions 1-6 and use the word bank below:

Word Bank: Māori ancestors, jobs, safety, cultural diversity, economic growth, food, festivals

Ready for a challenge? Complete the extension activity (Question 9) and research a specific migrant community in your local area. What contributions have they made to your community?

10. Reflection: How has learning about migration patterns changed your understanding of New Zealand's cultural diversity?
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