New Zealand, a wealthy Pacific nation, is dominated by two cultural groups: New Zealanders of European descent, andthe minority Maori, whose Polynesian ancestors arrived on the islands around 1,000 years ago. Agricultural dairy products, meat, fruit and wool are the main economic industries, but manufacturing and tourism are important as well. New Zealand has expanded its export markets and has developed strong trade links with Australia, the US, and Japan. In April 2008 it became the first Western country to sign a free trade deal with China.