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Jews began arriving in New Zealand in the early 19th century, quickly establishing themselves in industry and commerce, as many were active in commerce with Australia and the United Kingdom.

The first Jewish congregation was formed in Wellington in 1843, followed by another in Auckland in 1848. As settlement spread across the islands and European immigration increased due to the discovery of gold on the South Island in the 1860s, more Jewish communities and synagogues were established in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Hokitika, Timaru, Nelson, and Hastings.

As settlement spread across the islands and immigration increased due to the discovery of gold on the South Island, synagogues were established in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Hokitika, Timaru, Nelson, and Hastings. During this period, notable Jewish figures emerged, including Julius Vogel, who served as the first Jewish Prime Minister of New Zealand, holding office from 1873 to 1875 and again in