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I've heard that one reason why the British took control of the island that would later be called New Zealand,was to stop a French advancement or interest in the area of the Pacific at that time. Would it be so far to imagine that France possibly could have beat England to the punch and claimed the north and south island first?

Could this have been done? If so,how would this change the relationship between British Australia and a French New Zealand? During colonial times,and after these regions "gain" their independence through decolonization?

Throw out all ideas for a French New Zealand..
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