Episode 4 of 4
Naming of Wellington
- When
- November 1840
- Where
- Wellington, New Zealand
The settlement was named Wellington in November 1840 by the original settlers on the suggestion of the New Zealand Company directors.
The settlement was named Wellington in November 1840 by the original settlers on the suggestion of the New Zealand Company directors. This choice recognized the Duke's strong support for the company's principles of colonisation and his successful defence of the measure for colonising South Australia. The name Pōneke was already in use by February 1842.
Sources
- Wellington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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