New Zealand was an important part of the British Empire due to its location. Due to its location, it served as a major port for imports and exports. This helped to secure Britain's place as a world leader.
"Wanted' may be too strong a word. New Zealand never had been claimed by any nation. Australia had been claimed by the British, who used it - especially the part called New South Wales - mostly as a penal colony. In 1788 the document appointing a new Governor for New South Wales simply included the territories of New Zealand as part of that colony. Some 60 years later New Zealand was made a separate colony, although from the very beginning on it had a high degree of autonomy and Britain left it mostly alone.
New Zealand didn't leave the British Empire, the Empire itself was dissolved through a number of changes following World War II. The Commonwealth of Nations is the successor to the Empire, albeit it is a voluntary organisation. New Zealand is a member of the Commonwealth.
Because it was part of the British Empire.
New Zealand (though there was no such country then) became a colony of the British Empire by default when James Cook et al declared it to be so. (separate declaration for the South Island.)There us of course, no British Empire these days. Long gone.There is The Commonwealth, a free association of some of the former colonies, and of some countrieswho were never colonies. Known today for its sports meet, and for educational matters.Further information:New Zealand became a member of the British Empire with the signing of the treaty of Waitangi in 1840. The Treaty of Waitangi was an official recognition of the founding of New Zealand by white settlers, and its incorporation into the British Empire. The Treaty was signed on 6 February 1840 by over 500 Māori chiefs of New Zealand and the British Governor William Hobson, representing the British Government. The signing of the Treaty meant that Governor Hobson declared British sovereignty over New Zealand, and the colony of New Zealand was formally proclaimed on 3 May 1840.
Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland were all once part of the British Empire, as they were British colonies. Australia, New Zealand and Canada are now all members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Ireland is not a member of the Commonwealth of nations.
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New Zealand was part of the British Empire at the time.
New Zealand didn't leave the British Empire, the Empire itself was dissolved through a number of changes following World War II. The Commonwealth of Nations is the successor to the Empire, albeit it is a voluntary organisation. New Zealand is a member of the Commonwealth.
It joined the British Empire.
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The Treaty of Waitangi founded New Zealand and made it part of the British Empire.
Nobody. The British Empire used to have control over it, but New Zealand is now an independent country.
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Because it was part of the British Empire.