Kupe & Captain James Cook.

LI: Captain James Cook and Kupe.

Two explorers: Kupe and Cook are explorers that are important to the New Zealand
 history.

Captain James Cook arrived in New Zealand in May 1769. He had a mission to complete from the royal family.He came to New Zealand in his ship called HMS Endeavour which has weapons.And he is a British explorer.

Kupe travelled and arrived in Aotearoa in the 100's. Kupe travelled to find new lands and started new life for his people.He came with his waka and followed the giant octopus and the long white clouds to New Zealand.