• 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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      HastingsNapier

      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.

      Districts

      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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インターネット

ニュージーランドでは、インターネットや電話サービスを購入するための様々な選択肢があります。ほとんどのインターネット接続は電話回線を利用しており、ADSL2+は国内のほとんどの地域で利用できます。一部の地域ではVodafoneによるケーブル接続も可能です。  国内のほとんどの地域で3Gモバイルブロードバンドが利用できます。4Gは都市部や主要都市で利用可能で、可能範囲サービスエリアは着実に増加しています

多くの農村部では、ブロードバンドインターネット接続に衛星回線を利用したり、電話回線を利用してダイヤルアップサービスを利用しています。

コーラス(Chorus)社は回線を担当する会社で、現在、超高速ブロードバンドネットワークを構築中です。2022年末までに、390以上の市町に住むニュージーランド国民の約87%が超高速ブロードバンドにアクセスできるようになるといいます。現在のお住まいの地域でのご利用状況は、コーラス社のホームページでご確認いただけます。

コーラス社は約70の小売店を通じて回線を販売しており、ほとんどの人が電話とインターネットの接続を同じ会社で購入しています。

キャンピングカー・車用のWiFiボックス

キャンピングカーや車のための、車載用のWiFiボックスが販売されています。複数のデバイスを接続するのに適していますが、かなり高価であり、電話と同じように、電波があるときにしか使えません。携帯電話やタブレットでは、データプランを利用するのがおすすめです。

宿泊施設でのWiFi

ニュージーランドの多くの宿泊施設では、「無料WiFi」がセールスポイントの1つになっています。無料WiFiを見つけるのがいかに難しいか、宿泊施設側は知っているからです。ただし、無料WiFiで高速接続を期待してはいけません。

時には、少しお金を払ってでも良いWiFiを手に入れる価値があります。通常は、1MBごとに支払うよりも、一定期間ごとに支払う方が安くなります。BaseやNomadsのようなホステルネットワークに滞在している場合、Global Gossipというインターネットサービスを利用するとよいでしょう。24時間で4NZドル、7日間で12NZドルのいずれかでお支払いただけます。これにより、その期間内であれば、Global Gossipのホットスポットで無制限のWiFiに接続することができます。さらに、YHAの会員になれば、国内の25以上のYHAホステルで無料WiFiが利用できます。

町や都市のWiFi事情

ニュージーランドの町や都市でWiFiを利用するには、コーヒーを買うのが一番ですよね。多くのカフェには、写真やビデオをアップロードするのに十分な無料WiFiが提供されています。カフェによっては、WiFiに時間制限やMB制限を設けているところもあります。また、インターネットカフェは当然のことながら、1時間3~6NZドルを覚悟しておく必要があります。
Spark社の有料電話プランをご利用の場合は、国内にある1000以上の無料WiFiゾーンを利用可能です。

その他の無料WiFiが使える場所

WiFi 接続の良いところもあれば、そうでないところもあります。

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