Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands & the NZ Realm

Question 1

Which 3 Pacific nations fall under the New Zealand realm, under the British Monarchy?

Answer 1

Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands

Question 2

Why were there requests for the British Monarchy to protect the islands?

Answer 2

Due to rumours about the poor state of the islands, spread by missionaries

Question 3

Some Pacific nations, such as French Polynesia, Guam and New Caledonia are still considered territories of colonial powers. Which 2 powers, aside from Great Britain, may these be?

Answer 3

France, United States

Question 4

Island nations in the New Zealand realm are encouraged to self-govern in free association, meaning they are fully independent. True or false?

Answer 4

False - they are self-governing, but not fully independent

Question 5

All indigenous languages with the NZ realm are protected under the British Monarchy. True or false?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Pacific Islanders in the NZ realm are considered NZ citizens. True or false?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Once few people move to New Zealand, several more are likely to follow in numbers. This is known as:

Answer 7

Chain migration