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The earliest archaeological evidence for settlements in NZ are both in the South Island, Wairau Bar in Marlborough, and Shag River (Waihemo) mouth. Both date from around 1300 ad.
There may have been earlier settlements, but the eruption of local volcanoes (Rangitoto residents please note) could have covered traces up, and caused the residents to flee.
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∙ 11y agoThe first Briton to set foot in New Zealand was Captain James Cook, close to where Gisborne is today, in 1769.
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∙ 14y agoMaori arrived in New Zealand first.
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∙ 11y agoby a boat
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Was james cook the first person to visit new Zealand?
Yes; James Cook is believed to be the first European to actually land on New Zealand soil. He was not, however, the first European to discover New Zealand - that was achieved by Abel Tasman in 1642.
Where did James cook first land in new zealand?
Poverty Bay in October 1769
In which century did the maoris come to nz?
Modern archaeological evidence suggests New Zealand was settled by Polynesians in the late 13th century, between 1250-1300, which makes New Zealand probably the youngest country in the world in terms of human settlement.
What did Abel Tasman achieve?
Abel Tasman is credited with being the first European explorer to discover Ven Diemen's land (now Tasmania) and New Zealand.
Were the New Zealand got its name?
A2. Abel Tasman named what is now New Zealand as Stadten Land under the idea that it was a continuation of the S American peninsula. After James Cook's voyages showed this to not be true, the land was renamed on Dutch maps as Niew Zeeland after a province of Holland. Zeeland literally meant sea land - probably in reference to land reclamation.The British Admiralty translation of this was New Zealand.
What do the natives of new zealand call there land?
natives of new zealand are maoris....they call there land Aotearoa
The Maoris are the first inhabitants of what?
The Maoris are the indigenous people of New Zealand, and they are considered the first inhabitants of the country. They are Polynesian in origin and have a rich culture and history dating back centuries.
Is Maoris the capital of New Zealand?
no the capital of new zealand is Wellington
What name did the Maoris give to their country before it was renamed New Zealand?
The Maoris referred to their country as Aotearoa before it was renamed New Zealand by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in the 17th century. Aotearoa translates to "Land of the Long White Cloud" in Maori.
Was Abel Tasman the first to discover New Zealand?
Even though the Maoris lived in New Zealand earlier, he was the first European to explore the island.
What did the settlers of New Zealand eat?
The maoris eated moa in new zealand.
Which country are the Maoris people in?
New Zealand
Which country do the Maoris belong to?
The Maori people belong to New Zealand. They are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand and have a rich cultural heritage.
What are the release dates for Among the Maoris of New Zealand - 1918?
Among the Maoris of New Zealand - 1918 was released on: USA: 15 July 1918
The maoris were original inhabitants of which country?
New Zealand
What was the Maoris?
The Maori are the native race of new zealand.
What is The orignal inhabitants of new zealand called?
The Maoris
