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Captain Cook did not settle in New Zealand. He made three voyages to the Pacific and visited New Zealand on four separate occasions. He led the first British expedition to discover New Zealand and the first to set foot on new Zealand. Abel Tasman was the first European to sight New Zealand but did not land there. Captain James Cook was the first to circumnavigate and map New Zealand.
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When did the sealers come to New Zealand?
In the late 1700s, soon after James Cook's reports were made known.
How did the English Language come to New Zealand?
It was brought by English settlers. Captain Cook, who was English, discovered the island and claimed it for England.
Which strait separates the northern and southern islands of New Zealand?
Cook Strait separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand.Cook Strait runs from the Tasman Sea on the western side of New Zealand to the Pacific Ocean on the east.
How many voyages did Captain Cook make to Australia and New Zealand?
James Cook only travelled to New Zealand and Australia once.
Who mapped the New Zealand coast?
Lieutenant James Cook (later Captain) was the first to circumnavigate and chart the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
Was Caption Cook the first foreigner to Australia?
no he was not a relitive of his was
What year did Captain Cook come to New Zealand?
The botanical exploration of Captain James Cook in New Zealand was between 1769 and 1770. He was with two botanists Joseph Banks and Dr Solander.
Why did Cook Islanders migrate to NZ?
When the Cook Islanders come to New Zealand for sick reasons or other and want a benefit they get it straight away because they are under the New Zealand citizen and in the Cook Islands they always welcome any kind of tourist to visit the beautiful islands. In the Cook Islands they have New Zealand money but not in other Pacific Islands. Cook Island Rox
When did the sealers come to New Zealand?
In the late 1700s, soon after James Cook's reports were made known.
Which direction is new zealand from the cook islands?
New Zealand is south west of the Cook Islands
Is a cook island motorcycle licience valid in new Zealand?
yes, cook island's motorcycle license is valid in new zealand because cook island is the same as New Zealand.
Who was the English king and when did he die?
Caption James Cook died 200 years ago
Was James Cook the first to settle Australia?
James Cook was neither the first person to discover nor settle Australia.
Where is Cook Strait in New Zealand?
Cook Strait lies between the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
That captain cook should have turned back and not have discovered New Zealand?
# Captain Cook didn't discover New Zealand. # Abel Tasman discovered New Zealand. # Captain Cook just mapped and explored it.
Who do the cook islands belong to?
The Cook Islands are a protectorate of New Zealand.
How did the English Language come to New Zealand?
It was brought by English settlers. Captain Cook, who was English, discovered the island and claimed it for England.
