When did Aotearoa get its name?

Aotearoa, the Māori name for New Zealand, translates to "land of the long white cloud." The name is believed to have been used by Māori explorers and settlers as early as the 13th century. It gained wider recognition in the 19th century as European settlers began to adopt it alongside the English name "New Zealand." Today, Aotearoa is commonly used in both Māori and English contexts to refer to the country.