Welsh New Zealanders
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (April 2018) |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
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| Regions with significant populations | |
| Auckland | |
| Languages | |
| English, Welsh | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (Methodism, Presbyterianism) | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Scottish New Zealanders, Welsh Australians |
Welsh New Zealanders refers to New Zealand-born people who trace their ancestry back to Wales or Welsh people who emigrated to New Zealand and became naturalised citizens.
The Welsh, unlike other migrant groups from the British Isles, are not as numerous as their Welsh Australian counterparts. However, their contribution was notable. Most Welshmen who arrived in New Zealand were gold and coal miners.
Welsh place names in New Zealand
Some of the Welsh-derived place names in New Zealand include:
Brynderwyn, Northland
Bryndwr, Christchurch
Cambrians, Otago - Named after the Welsh prospectors.
Cardiff, Taranaki - Named after Cardiff in Glamorganshire.
Carnarvon, now Himatangi
Hawarden, Canterbury - Named after Hawarden Castle in Flintshire.
Lake Pembroke, now Wanaka
Marchwiel, Canterbury - Named after Marchwiel in Denbighshire.
Milford Sound - Originally Milford Haven, it was named by the Welsh navigator John Grono after Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire.
Morgans Valley, Christchurch - Named after a Welsh settler.
Pembroke, Taranaki - Named after Pembroke in Pembrokeshire.
Picton, Marlborough - Named after Welsh General Sir Thomas Picton.
Welshmans Creek, Southland - Named after a Welsh prospector.
See also
References
- ^ Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. "Welsh: The Story". Retrieved 25 February 2015.
