The dutch explorer Abel Tasman is officially recognised as the first European to 'discover' New Zealand in 1642. His men were the first Europeans to have a confirmed encounter with Māori.The first settlers probably arrived from Polynesia between 1200 and 1300 AD. They discovered New Zealand as they explored the Pacific, navigating by the ocean currents, winds and stars. Some tribal traditions say the first Polynesian navigator to discover New Zealand was Kupe.The British explorer James Cook arrived in Te Tairāwhiti (Poverty Bay) in October 1769. His voyage to the South Pacific was primarily a scientific expedition, but the British were not averse to expanding trade and empire when opportunities arose.
Who inhabited New Zealand first : Māori
Māori were the first to arrive in New Zealand, journeying in canoes from Hawaiki about 1,000 years ago. A Dutchman, Abel Tasman, was the first European to sight the country but it was the British who made New Zealand part of their empire.
How did Europeans find New Zealand
In 1642, while searching for this continent, Tasman sighted a 'large high-lying land' off the West Coast of the South Island. Abel Tasman annexed the country for Holland under the name of 'Staten Landt' (later changed to 'New Zealand' by Dutch mapmakers).
How did Europeans discover New Zealand : Portuguese and Spanish navigators sailed the Pacific Ocean in the 1500s, but there is no firm evidence that Europeans reached New Zealand before 1642. In that year the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sailed in search of the vast continent which many Europeans thought might exist in the South Pacific.
New Zealand historians rubbish author's claim Chinese explorers may have discovered NZ before Europeans. Kiwi historians have labelled a new book's claim that a map from 1602 shows Chinese explorers could have discovered New Zealand before Europeans "inaccurate".
Australia was discovered by it's native population (Aboriginals) about 50,000 years ago. The indigenous population of New Zealand (Maori) is believed to have arrived around the year 1250–1300 CE.
Why did Europe colonize New Zealand
Apart from convicts escaping from Australia and shipwrecked or deserting sailors seeking asylum with Māori tribes, the first Europeans in New Zealand were in search of profits—from sealskins, timber, New Zealand flax (genus Phormium), and whaling.Prior to 1840, it was mainly whalers, sealers, and missionaries who came to New Zealand. These settlers had considerable contact with Māori, especially in coastal areas. Māori and Pākehā (Europeans) traded extensively, and some Europeans lived among Māori.Explorers, seamen, whalers and gold-diggers were the first Scandinavians to discover New Zealand – the furthest corner of the world. Some of them settled permanently in the Colony, sometimes sending letters of invitation to their compatriots to join them.
The first Europeans known to have reached New Zealand were the crew of Dutch explorer Abel Tasman who arrived in his ships Heemskerck and Zeehaen.
Who discovered New Zealand in 1769 : Captain James Cook
From that perspective, New Zealand was first spotted on December 13, 1642 by Dutch navigator Abel Tasman and explored by Captain James Cook in 1769.
Did the Portuguese discover New Zealand : Portuguese and Spanish navigators sailed the Pacific Ocean in the 1500s, but there is no firm evidence that Europeans reached New Zealand before 1642. In that year the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sailed in search of the vast continent which many Europeans thought might exist in the South Pacific.
Who discovered New Zealand before Māori
Polynesian discovery
Probably some time in the 13th century, Polynesian navigators reached New Zealand from the tropical Pacific. The East Polynesians who arrived were the ancestors of New Zealand's Māori people.
James Cook
As captain on three voyages of discovery in the late eighteenth century, James Cook became the first European to define the outline of New Zealand.explorer Willem Janszoon
While Indigenous Australians have inhabited the continent for tens of thousands of years, and traded with nearby islanders, the first documented landing on Australia by a European was in 1606. The Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on the western side of Cape York Peninsula and charted about 300 km of coastline.
How did Māori live before Europeans : Living off the land
Māori were expert hunters, gatherers and growers. They wove fishing nets from harakeke (flax), and carved fishhooks from bone and stone. They hunted native birds, including moa, the world's largest bird, with a range of ingenious traps and snares.
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The dutch explorer Abel Tasman is officially recognised as the first European to 'discover' New Zealand in 1642. His men were the first Europeans to have a confirmed encounter with Māori.The first settlers probably arrived from Polynesia between 1200 and 1300 AD. They discovered New Zealand as they explored the Pacific, navigating by the ocean currents, winds and stars. Some tribal traditions say the first Polynesian navigator to discover New Zealand was Kupe.The British explorer James Cook arrived in Te Tairāwhiti (Poverty Bay) in October 1769. His voyage to the South Pacific was primarily a scientific expedition, but the British were not averse to expanding trade and empire when opportunities arose.
Who inhabited New Zealand first : Māori
Māori were the first to arrive in New Zealand, journeying in canoes from Hawaiki about 1,000 years ago. A Dutchman, Abel Tasman, was the first European to sight the country but it was the British who made New Zealand part of their empire.
How did Europeans find New Zealand
In 1642, while searching for this continent, Tasman sighted a 'large high-lying land' off the West Coast of the South Island. Abel Tasman annexed the country for Holland under the name of 'Staten Landt' (later changed to 'New Zealand' by Dutch mapmakers).
How did Europeans discover New Zealand : Portuguese and Spanish navigators sailed the Pacific Ocean in the 1500s, but there is no firm evidence that Europeans reached New Zealand before 1642. In that year the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sailed in search of the vast continent which many Europeans thought might exist in the South Pacific.
New Zealand historians rubbish author's claim Chinese explorers may have discovered NZ before Europeans. Kiwi historians have labelled a new book's claim that a map from 1602 shows Chinese explorers could have discovered New Zealand before Europeans "inaccurate".
Australia was discovered by it's native population (Aboriginals) about 50,000 years ago. The indigenous population of New Zealand (Maori) is believed to have arrived around the year 1250–1300 CE.
Why did Europe colonize New Zealand
Apart from convicts escaping from Australia and shipwrecked or deserting sailors seeking asylum with Māori tribes, the first Europeans in New Zealand were in search of profits—from sealskins, timber, New Zealand flax (genus Phormium), and whaling.Prior to 1840, it was mainly whalers, sealers, and missionaries who came to New Zealand. These settlers had considerable contact with Māori, especially in coastal areas. Māori and Pākehā (Europeans) traded extensively, and some Europeans lived among Māori.Explorers, seamen, whalers and gold-diggers were the first Scandinavians to discover New Zealand – the furthest corner of the world. Some of them settled permanently in the Colony, sometimes sending letters of invitation to their compatriots to join them.
The first Europeans known to have reached New Zealand were the crew of Dutch explorer Abel Tasman who arrived in his ships Heemskerck and Zeehaen.
Who discovered New Zealand in 1769 : Captain James Cook
From that perspective, New Zealand was first spotted on December 13, 1642 by Dutch navigator Abel Tasman and explored by Captain James Cook in 1769.
Did the Portuguese discover New Zealand : Portuguese and Spanish navigators sailed the Pacific Ocean in the 1500s, but there is no firm evidence that Europeans reached New Zealand before 1642. In that year the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sailed in search of the vast continent which many Europeans thought might exist in the South Pacific.
Who discovered New Zealand before Māori
Polynesian discovery
Probably some time in the 13th century, Polynesian navigators reached New Zealand from the tropical Pacific. The East Polynesians who arrived were the ancestors of New Zealand's Māori people.
James Cook
As captain on three voyages of discovery in the late eighteenth century, James Cook became the first European to define the outline of New Zealand.explorer Willem Janszoon
While Indigenous Australians have inhabited the continent for tens of thousands of years, and traded with nearby islanders, the first documented landing on Australia by a European was in 1606. The Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on the western side of Cape York Peninsula and charted about 300 km of coastline.
How did Māori live before Europeans : Living off the land
Māori were expert hunters, gatherers and growers. They wove fishing nets from harakeke (flax), and carved fishhooks from bone and stone. They hunted native birds, including moa, the world's largest bird, with a range of ingenious traps and snares.