• 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.

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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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スピード

今日のニュージーランドにおける交通安全の最大の問題は、スピードです。つまり、路面状況に対してドライバーがスピードを出しすぎています。

スピードはすべての事故に影響します。事故を引き起こす要因にもなりますし、衝突時のダメージにも直接影響します。事故の統計から明らかなのは、多くの人が雨天などの状況変化がいかに交通リスクを高めるかを過小評価しているということです。

制限速度内での安全運転

多くのドライバーは、制限速度で走行していても、危険な運転をしている可能性があることを認識していません。制限速度とは、完璧な状態の道路で走行可能な法定最高速度のことです。 しかし、道路状況が完璧であることはほとんどありません。安全運転のためには、交通状況や道路状況、天候の変化に気を配り、それに応じて速度を落とす必要があります。

状況に応じてスピードを調整する

速度を落とす必要がある交通状況は、以下のようなものがあります。

  • 道路の交通量が多い場合
  • 歩行者、ジョギング中の人、自転車の人がいる場合
  • 多くの人が道路を利用する休日
  • 駐車中の車がある場合

道路状況

速度を落とすべき道路状況には以下のようなものがあります。

  • 道路上のでこぼこした場所や狭い場所
  • 濡れた路面、凍った路面、砂利道
  • 急カーブや滑りやすい路面など、危険を知らせる標識がある場合

気象条件

速度を落としたほうがよい天候条件には次のようなものがあります。

  • 雨、雪、氷
  • 明るい日差し

スピードは交通安全にどのような影響を与えるのでしょうか?
スピードを出せば出すほど、事故に遭いやすくなります。速度を出すと、

  • 停止するために必要な距離が長くなる
  • 予期せぬ道路状況の変化に遭遇したときに、速度を出しすぎてしまう可能性が高くなります。
  • 他の道路利用者があなたの走行速度を誤認する可能性が高くなります。

衝突による負傷の重症さは、スピード違反の有無にかかわらず、車両の衝突速度に直接関係します。

スピードを出した車が衝突するとどうなるか?

自動車の衝突時には、車の速度は急激に変化します。しかし、乗員は、物にぶつかるか、安全ベルトやエアバッグで拘束されるかして停止するまで、それまでと同じ速度で動き続けます。

人間の体は、スピードを出して物にぶつかることを想定していないため、スピードが速くなればなるほど、怪我の程度も大きくなります。

歩行者に対するリスク

歩行者が自動車に衝突した場合、怪我の程度は衝突速度に関係します。 歩行者の死亡確率は、衝突速度が速くなるほど高くなり、時速30kmから40kmでは約2倍、時速40kmから50kmではさらに2倍になります。また、高齢者や幼児などの弱い立場の歩行者の場合は、さらにリスクが高くなります。

スピードカメラに関するいくつかの事実

スピードカメラを使用すると、衝突事故の件数が大幅に減少します。1993年にニュージーランドでスピードカメラが導入されてから20ヶ月間の事故データを調査したところ、都市部のスピードカメラ設置場所では死亡事故と重大事故が23%減少し、地方のスピードカメラ設置場所では死亡事故と重大事故が11%減少しました。

国際的な経験からも、スピードカメラは費用対効果の高い速度管理ツールであることがわかっています。つまり、設置や運用にかかるコストに比べて、多くの人の命を救うことができるのです。

スピードカメラは、スピードに起因する事故が多発している道路に設置されます。警察は、スピードカメラの設置場所を決定する際に、地方自治体の議会、ニュージーランド運輸局(NZ Transport Agency)、地方のAA(Automobile Association)と協議します。

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