New Zealand's True First European Explorer? The Untold Story of Juan Fernandez | Earth Tiger

In this historical exploration, we dive deep into the theory that Spanish explorer Juan Fernandez may have reached the shores of New Zealand in the 16th century—an entire century before Abel Tasman’s famous expedition.

We explore the evidence, including the intriguing 1500s iron helmet found in Wellington Harbor and its potential connection to Spanish voyages.

Is it possible that this journey, lost to time, was the first European contact with Aotearoa?

Narration by Kahura (@iamkahura)

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