In October 1769 Captain James Cook and the crew of his ship the Endeavour anchored in Mercury Bay near Coromandel. Cook and his men were the first Europeans to explore the country and interact with Māori. 

This October a replica of the Endeavour will anchor in Mercury Bay to commemorate this historic landing 250 years ago.

But some want to cancel the ship's visit, claiming that racism began here with the arrival of James Cook. This has even spilled over into an attack on Cook's statue. We think this is absurd - we should celebrate our collective heritage and culture.

Please sign our petition welcoming the Endeavour replica and join in the celebration of 250 years of shared history.

He iwi tahi tatou - we are one people