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The first known European to sight New Zealand was Dutch explorer Abel Tasman on December 13, 1642. He was on an expedition to explore the southern seas when he encountered the islands. However, the Māori people had inhabited New Zealand for centuries before Tasman's arrival. His expedition marked the beginning of European awareness and interest in the islands.

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