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Abel Janszoon Tasman was a Dutch seafarer and explorer. In 1634 Tasman joined the Dutch East India Company and, after gaining further experience and promotions, was ordered to explore the south-east waters in order to find a new sea trade route to Chile in South America. On 13 December 1642, Tasman sighted a new land which he described as mountainous and covered in cloud in the south, but more barren in the north. He had discovered New Zealand. However, he also did not choose to explore further, assuming that the two islands were part of a larger continent.
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Can Arctic foxes be found in New Zealand?
No they could not be found in new zealand
What would have happened if James Cook had NEVER found New Zealand?
James Cook was not the one who first discovered New Zealand. That aside, the islands of New Zealand could have been found by any of the other sea-faring explorers, possibly the French who would have been likely to colonise it first.
Where is the New Zealand sea lion found?
The New Zealand Sea Lion is found in open oceans and along the coastlines of islands south of New Zealand.
The franz josef Glacier is found on what island of New Zealand?
It is found on the south island of New Zealand
This nation is found southeast of Australia?
New Zealand is the nation found southeast of Australia.
When was New Zealand First created?
New Zealand First was created in 1993.
Are snakes found wild in New Zealand?
No; there are no snakes native to New Zealand.
What makes the kiwi a treasure to new Zealand?
its only found in New Zealand
Can you find liquorice in New Zealand?
Yes, just about every item found America can be found in New Zealand.
Where is limestone found in new zealand?
Limestone can actually be found in patches throughout the country of New Zealand. The majority is found in Limestone Country.
Where is the first sunrise in world?
New Zealand
Who first settled New Zealand are known as the?
The Maori people were in New Zealand first.
