• 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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      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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      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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更好的生活

生命比 GDP 和经济统计的冷数字还要多 —— 经合组织的 “美好生活指数” 允许你根据经合组织确定的十一个重要主题,在物质生活条件和生活质量领域对各国的福祉进行比较。

与大多数其他国家相比,新西兰在许多福祉衡量标准方面表现良好。新西兰在健康状况、收入和财富、环境质量、个人安全、公民参与、住房、主观福祉、教育和技能、工作和收入以及社会联系方面排名高于平均水平,但在工作与生活平衡方面,新西兰排名低于平均水平这些排名基于可用的选定数据。

金钱虽然不能购买幸福,但是是是实现更高生活水平的重要手段。在新西兰,家庭人均净调整后的可支配收入平均水平低于经合组织每年 33 604 美元的平均水平。

就业而言,新西兰 15 至 64 岁的人中有 77% 的人有带薪工作,高于经合组织的平均就业率 68%。约 82% 的男性从事有偿工作,而女性的这一比例为 72%。在新西兰,15% 的员工工作时间很长,超过经合组织的平均水平 11%,其中 21% 的男性工作时间很长,而女性则为 9%。

良好的教育和技能是找工作的重要条件。在新西兰,79% 的 25-64 岁成年人完成了高中教育,明显高于经合组织平均水平的 78%。女性比男性稍微真实一些,因为 78% 的男性成功完成了高中学业,而女性为 79%。就教育系统的质量而言,经合组织的国际学生评估计划(PISA)中,学生平均在阅读识字、数学和科学方面获得 506 分。这个分数高于经合组织 486 的平均水平。在新西兰,女孩的表现平均高于男孩 6 个百分点,比经合组织的平均差距 2 点还要大。

在健康方面,新西兰出生时的预期寿命为 82 岁,比经合组织 80 岁的平均水平高出两年。女性的预期寿命为 83 岁,而男子的预期寿命为 80 岁。大气中 PM2.5 的含量 —— 足以进入肺部并造成损害的微小空气污染物颗粒 —— 为每立方米 4.9 微克,远低于经合组织每立方米 13.9 微克的平均水平。新西兰在水质方面也表现良好,因为 89% 的人表示他们对水质感到满意,高于经合组织 81% 的平均水。

关于公共领域,新西兰有强烈的社区感和高度的公民参与度,96% 的人认为他们认识他们在需要时可以依赖的人,超过经合组织的平均数 89 人。选民投票率是衡量公民参与政治进程的衡量标准,在最近的选举中为 80%,高于经合组织的平均水平 68%。最高 20% 的人口的选民投票率估计为 97%,而底层 20% 的参与率估计为 85%。这一差异略小于经合组织 13 个百分点的平均差异。

总的来说,新西兰人对自己的生活比经合组织的平均水平更满意。当被要求按 0 到 10 的比例来评价他们对生活的总体满意度时,新西兰人的平均评分为 7.3 级,高于经合组织的平均水平 6.5。

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