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First contact between Māori and Europeans
On the evening of 18 December Abel Tasman and his men had the first known European encounter with Māori. Although this initial meeting was peaceful, misunderstanding and fear soon led to violence.
Murderers Bay, 1642
Gilsemans, Isaac: 'A view of the Murderers' Bay, as you are at anchor here in 15 fathom (1642)'
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