Early New Zealand Exploration

Kupe and Cook are 2 important explorers in New Zealand's History.

Captain James Cook traveled to New Zealand on October the 6th of 1769. He used an Endeavor ship to get there. An Endeavor is a big ship that is weaponize and large. In the ship it has cannons and more storage. He came to New Zealand so he can map it out and open it up to the world.

Kupe discovered New Zealand around the 900's. He used a traditional ship to get to New Zealand. He came to New Zealand because he wanted to start a new life and find land for his people.

Captain James cook is important to New Zealand history because he mapped New Zealand and open it up to the world to access. Kupe is important to New Zealand history because  he was the first documented person in New Zealand.