New Zealand: history

What do you know about the history of New Zealand? Maoris were the (ONE) inhabitants of New Zealand, arriving to the islands in about 1000. Maori oral history maintains that the Maoris came to the island in seven canoes from other parts of Polynesia.
In 1642, New Zealand (EXPLORE) by Abel Tasman, a Dutch navigator.
British captain James Cook made three voyages to the islands, (BEGIN) in 1769. Britain formally annexed the islands in 1840.

Kite fighting

Have you ever heard of kite fighting? Kite fighting is a highly competitive sport traditionally (PLAY) in India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Thailand, and South America. Each player hopes to get his or her kite to fly (HIGH). The players try to cut their opponents’ kite strings with sharp objects imbedded in their kites.
(START) in the late 1990s, kite fighting gained popularity in the USA and is now practiced throughout the country, with an annual championship competition held in Washington state.