The first European explorer to arrive in Aotearoa was Able Tasman and the year he arrived in Aotearoa was 1642. He named the land Nova New Zealandia . The next person who arrived was James cook and arrived in 1769 he had missions to complete and one was a secret from the British king I think.
Great work listing these facts about the early days in Aotearoa Loloma. Yes this is right. The British people came to explore unknown lands and claim land for Britain. I hope you continue to learn a lot about the history of New Zealand.
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