The document discusses the reasons for and timeline of German immigration to New Zealand. Germans began arriving in the 1840s due to difficult economic conditions in Germany. More refugees came in the 1930s fleeing war. The Germans faced challenges adjusting to the new culture and language and some faced hostility during the wars. However, German immigrants have contributed greatly to New Zealand's culture and economy.

1. The Arrival of Germans to New Zealand!!!!! Why did the Germans come to New Zealand?

3. Some of the Germans came earlier to New Zealand because of the land.

4. The Germans also came to New Zealand to seek a better life in the country New Zealand.

6. 1930's German refugees arrived.

7. Germany's loss was New Zealand's gain.

8. The first group of Germans arrival on a ship in 1843 and settled in a village close to Nelson.

10. Adapting to new cultures.

11. Being treated as hostile aliens during the war.

12. They were separated from their extended families who remand in Germany.

15. http:www.daad.ac.nz Created by: German Academic Exchange Service. Date April 2010.

16. www.nzetc.org

17. Dieter Adam (immigrated to NZ in 1985 as a university lecturer)

18. Great Grandma Grace (now 100 yrs old 2rd generation NZer with her grandparents arriving in NZ around 1870)