The document discusses the settlement of New Zealand, including why people came to New Zealand from other places. It describes the different indigenous groups like the Maori and Moriori, and later immigrants from Europe and other parts of the world. The objectives are to analyze the consequences of immigration to New Zealand, explain why non-Maori settlers moved there, and describe evidence for why people moved. Key terms defined include iwi, whanau, and tauiwi relating to Maori culture and society, as well as immigration and emigration.