FACTS ABOUT TUPAIA
Who was he?
He was a Polynesian Artist, Translator, Navigator and Voyager.
Where did he come from?
French Polynesian Tahiti south pacific
What is he well known for?
His Travelling with Captain James cook, Translating and Navigating
Why was he in NZ?
He played a major role in moving between Māori communities and the crew of the Endeavour during Lieutenant James Cook's first visit to New Zealand in 1769.
What happend to him?
He died from pneumonia
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