Kupe and Cook

Kupe and Captain Cook are 2 important explorers in New Zealands history.

Kupes arrived in New Zealand in the 1100's. He travlled by traditional methods on a traditioal sail boat. Myth has it he followed a giant octopus. He followed this voyage to find a new land for his people to live. His wife named New Zealand Aotearoa after seeing moutains under clouds.

Captain cook arrived at New Zealand in October 6th 1769. Captain Cook sailed around the world to make a map to trade with.

Kupe is important because he was the first documented person in New Zealand.

Captain Cook is impotant because he maped New Zealand and opened it up to the world to access.