• New Zealand Regions
      • Hawke's Bay
      • Bay of Plenty
      • Waikato
      • Whanganui
      • Manawatu
      • Northland
      • Auckland
      • Gisborne
      • Taranaki
      • Wellington
      • West Coast
      • Nelson
      • Canterbury
      • Otago
      • Marlborough
      • Southland
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      Hawke's Bay

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      Beaches, wineries and Art Deco. The Hawke's Bay has a diverse economy, including business services that support its sectors to be the second largest contributor to regional GDP in the country. A popular tourist destination, the region has some of the countries best restaurants as well as stunning scenery, markets and festivals.

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      Bay of Plenty

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      The Bay of Plenty is officially New Zealand's sunniest destination, enjoying short-lived winters and long summer days. The Region offers some of the country's most spectacular views and many ways to enjoy the pristine scenery and natural wonders. Visitors also enjoy exploring the Bay's Māori heritage and pre-European roots.

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      OpotikiOpotiki iSiteKawerauWhakatane

      Waikato

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      The Waikato is known for its rolling plains, fertile land and the mighty Waikato River. The region is the fourth largest regional economy in New Zealand, with a strong focus on primary production and associated manufacturing.

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      South WaikatoWaikato District

      Whanganui

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      Welcome to Whanganui. This is our place; where history is full of stories, legends and rich legacy. Where a thriving arts scene, creativity and evolving culture inspire our modern lives. Where breath-taking natural landscapes capture imaginations at every turn.

      Manawatu

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      Located in the lower North Island, Manawatu is heartland New Zealand, offering an authentic Kiwi experience.

      The main in the region are Palmerston North, most notable for Massey University. Palmerston has a vibrant, arts and culture scene.

      The region's economy is based on food production and processing, research and education. The region is also home for the New Zealand defence force.

      Northland

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      Northland was originally home to some of our country's first human inhabitants. Today, it is one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand and home to nearly 189,000 people. Rich in culture and history, the region boasts a stunning natural environment.

      Auckland

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      Auckland Region stretches from the the beaches of the Pacific Ocean in the east to the expansive beaches of the rugged west coast of the Tasman Sea. Auckland City, the largest urban area in New Zealand is considered the main economic center of New Zealand and a popular destination for international students and travellers.

      Gisborne

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      Gisborne is a Region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It's known for wineries and surf beaches such as Makorori. The region has maintained a strong Maori heritage. The region's economy is made up mainly of agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

      Taranaki

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      Taranaki is a coastal and mountainous region on the western side of New Zealand's North Island. Its landscape is dominated by Mount Taranaki, its namesake volcano, which lies within the rainforested Egmont National Park.

      The port city of New Plymouth is the area's cultural and commercial hub. Taranaki's economy is diverse and includes dairy, oil and gas. The region is the highest contributor or national GDP per capita. 

      Wellington

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      The Wellington Region covers Wellington city in the south, Upper and Lower Hutt valleys to the north-east, and Porirua to the north-west. The region takes its name from Wellington, New Zealand's capital city.

      Wellington is famous for its arts and culture scene and is also the centre of New Zealand's film industry.

      West Coast

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      The West Coast, or as some locals call it, the "Wild West", is a long thin region that runs down the South Island's west coast.

      The region has the lowest population in all of New Zealand. It is famous for its rugged natural scenery such as the Pancake Rocks, the Blue Pools of Haast, and the glaciers.

      The main industries in the region are dairy farming and mining. Tourism also plays an important role.

      Nelson – Tasman

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      Nelson Tasman is an extraordinary, vibrant region where art and businesses thrive together among a stunning natural landscape. With one in five people internationally born, Nelson Tasman has 48 different cultures living in its environs.

      The region prides its self on being New Zealand’s leading Research and Development areas, with the highest proportion of people working in the research, science and tech sectors out of anywhere in New Zealand.

      Canterbury

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      Canterbury is a region on New Zealand’s South Island marked by grassy plains, clear lakes and snow-capped mountains. Its largest city, Christchurch, is famed for its art scene and green spaces.

      Otago

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      There are few places in the world which will leave you with a lasting sense of difference. Central Otago is undoubtedly one of them from its landscapes, its seasons, its people, its products and experiences.

      Marlborough

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      Marlborough Region is on the north-eastern corner of the South Island. The region is well known for its winemaking industry, and the Marlborough Sounds, an extensive network of coastal waterways, peninsulas and islands.

      Apart from the wine industry, aquaculture, agriculture and tourism play an important role in the local economy.

      Southland

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      Southland is New Zealand’s most southerly region and includes the World Heritage ranked Fiordland National Park.

      The region's only city Invercargill offers a relaxed pace of life with wide streets, little traffic, spacious parks and gardens, striking Victorian and Edwardian architecture and impressive sporting facilities including New Zealand’s first indoor velodrome. Southland's location is such that views of Aurora Australis or the Southern Lights are common.

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マオリ王の活動

ニュージーランドの海岸に最初に到着したのは、マオリ族の祖先で、西暦1200年から1300年の間だったと言われています。ポリネシアから風、星、海流を利用して航海してきた熟練の船乗りたちは、その影響を島中に広めていきました。マオリの人々は、自分たちをイウィ(iwi)と呼ばれるグループに分けました。イウィは国家や民族、部族と訳されますが、これらのイウィは通常非常に大きく、その中にはHapuと呼ばれる多くの準部族が存在していました。hapuは、マオリの社会構造における主要な単位であり、通常500人程度が所属し、多くの大家族で構成されています。各hapuはイウィ内の他のhapuとは独立しており、通常は家族の間で集落を分割しています。

最近の国勢調査によると、ニュージーランドで最も大きなイウィは以下の通りです。

  • Ngapuhi(125,601)
  • Ngati Porou(71,049)
  • Ngai Tahu(54,819)
  • Waikato(40,083)

マオリの王様たち

マオリ族の社会階層の頂点に立つのは(酋)長です。各部族には、民衆の悩みに耳を傾け、苦難の時には民衆を結集する長がいました。土地を開拓したにもかかわらず、部族は土地の所有権という概念を持っていませんでした。土地は征服によってのみ手に入れることができ、その土地を積極的に使用している場合にのみ、本当の意味でイウィのものとなりました。これが大きな問題となったのは、ヨーロッパから多くの入植者がやってきて、彼らの土地を買って町やコミュニティを作ろうとしたからです。

ヨーロッパの土地買収に対するマオリの反応は様々で、領土を売るイウィもいれば、侵入に反対するイウィもいました。イギリスがニュージーランドを併合し、軍事介入の恐れが出てきたため、マオリの酋長たちは自分たちの故郷を守るために行動を起こすことになりました。マオリの酋長たちは、ヨーロッパ人の進出にイウイを分割して対抗することはできないと考え、代わりに対抗するための強みとなるもの、つまり強力な王政に目を向けたのです。

1858年、マオリ族はワイカト部族(Waikato iwi)の酋長であるPotatua Te Wherowheroを自分たちの王として選びました。しかし、彼は治世の早い段階で亡くなり、息子のTawhiaoがその地位と英国との戦いを引き継ぎました。マオリ族の統一に不満と懸念を抱いた英国政府は、1863年にワイカトの土地に侵入し、さらに多くの土地を英国に明け渡すことになるワイカト戦争を始めました。

その後100年以上にわたり、マオリの王はロンドンや英国王室と密接な関係を保ちながら、政治的闘争の場で失った土地を取り戻そうとします。1975年にマオリ族初の女王、テ・アタイランギカアフ(Te Atairangikaahu)女王が政府と和解し、今日のようなマオリ文化への進歩的なアプローチへの大きな一歩を踏み出すまで、彼らは成功を収めることができませんでした。彼女は、2006年に息子のツヘイティア(Tuheitia)が後を継ぐまでの40年間、最も長くマオリの人々を率いてきた君主です。マオリの王は、統一されたマオリの文化的な象徴であり、重要な儀式の役割を担っています。