CHAPTER VIII

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THE BEGINNINGS OF THE NEW ORDER (1839-1842).

Arrival of immigrants--Principles of the New Zealand Company-- Opposition of the C.M.S.--Henry Williams and the Wellington settlers-- Arrival of Bishop Selwyn--His ideals--His choice of Waimate--Condition of the country--Bishop's first tour--Nelson--Wellington--Whanganui-- New Plymouth--Journey across the island--Waiapu--Bay of Plenty-- Waikato--Return to Waimate.

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