New Zealand arrival of 1642 (6)

I believe the answer is:

tasman

(Other definitions for tasman that I've seen before include "Dutch antipodean explorer" , "Navigator, an Australian state is named after him" , "explored Pacific" , "Abel ------, Dutch discoverer of New Zealand" , "Sea named after Dutch navigator" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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