Which of the following groups was most important in bringing settlers to New Netherland in the 1600s? 1. American Indians
2. artisans and laborers
3. fishermen
4. trading companies

trading companies

Explanation:

The new lands began to open up to various trading companies around 1600. Merchants came into New Zealand with the aim of making money.

This boom of trade now attracted the first group of settlers to New Zealand. Hence, trading companies were pivotal in bringing settlers to New Zealand.

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