Early New Zealand Exploration.

Kupe and Cook are two important explorers in New Zealand  history.

Cook arrived to New Zealand in the 1769's. Cook wanted to find New Zealand in order to map New Zealand for the world. Cook followed the birds witch lead him to New Zealand.

Kupe found New Zealand in the 1100's. Kupe arrived to New Zealand to start a new life and a new village. Kupe followed an enormous octopus witch helped him find New Zealand.

Kupe is important because he was the first documented person in New Zealand.
Cook is important because he mapped New Zealand and opened it up to the world to access.