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The first European known to sight the coast of New Zealand was Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642. He made landfall on the western coast of the South Island, near what is now called Golden Bay. Tasman's voyage marked the first recorded European encounter with New Zealand, although he did not explore the islands extensively.
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Who was the first European to sail around NZ?
Captain Cook
How was firs to discover New Zealand?
Polynesians first discovered New Zealand. - to find essentially all the islands in the NZ - Hawaii - Rapanui triangle was no mean feat. Abel J. Tasman was the first European to sight the Islands of Aotearoa New Zealand.
What was the first European commercial venture in NZ?
I think Whaling. But Im not compleatly sure.
What is being built on the west coast of NZ?
the worlds first solar powered gold mine
Is in New Zealand rises first in the world?
Yes, NZ is the first country in the world to see the sun. The city in NZ to see the sun first each day is on the East Coast of the north Island - Gisborne.
When was nz found?
There is no definite date as to when NZ was found, but history has NZ was found at least 700 years ago when it was discovered and settled by the Polynesians. The first European to set foot into NZ was Abel Tasman on 13 December 1642.
Is Daniel carter part Samoan?
No, he is NZ European
Is dan carter tongan?
No he isn't, he is NZ european
What region is gisbourne in?
East coast of NZ is the region of Gisborne
What was air NZ originally called?
east coast airlines
What is the name of the ocean the west coast of NZ?
the pacific ocean
Which body of water lies between NZ and Australia?
The Tasman Sea , so named after Able Tasman who was the first European to sight the islands now called New Zealand. Tthe Tasmanian island callled Tasmania was named after this man also.
