• 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.

      Districts

      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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道路標識

ニュージーランドの道路で目にする標識のほとんどは、国際的な記号標識です。つまり、世界中の交通標識と同じ形や記号が使われているということです。記号標識は、全てのドライバーが理解しやすいように、素早く読めるようになっています。 また、ニュージーランドの標識は一般的に反射材を使用しており、夜間でも読みやすくなっています。

3種類の標識

道路に設置されている標識は、大きく分けて3種類あります。

  • 規制標識
  • 警告標識
  • 案内標識

それぞれの種類の標識を認識し、理解することが必要です。

これらの標識の例を以下に示します。ここで紹介した例は、ニュージーランドの道路で使用されている記号標識のごく一部です。運転中に目にするすべての標識を紹介するのではなく、3つの主な種類の標識に慣れ親しんでいただくことを目的としています。

規制標識

規制標識は、あなたがしなければならないこと、してはならないことを示します。通常、赤か青で表示されています。

Regulatory traffic sign with turn right arrow on a circular blue background

右折

Regulatory traffic sign with an arrow pointing up on a circular blue background

そのまま直進

Regulatory traffic sign with keep left arrow on a circular blue background

左側通行

Regulatory traffic sign with the number 50 on a circular red background

速度制限 – 時速50km以上で走行してはいけません

Regulatory traffic sign with the text no entry on a circular red background

進入禁止

Regulatory traffic sign with a red strike on a left turn arrow and it has a circular red border

左折禁止

Regulatory traffic sign with a red strike on a curving U arrow and it has a circular red border

Uターン禁止

Regulatory traffic sign says stop on a red hexagon

停車してから道を譲ること

Regulatory traffic upside down triangular sign with a red border that says give way

徐行して道を譲る(必要に応じて止まる)必要があります

円形の赤地にスクールパトロールストップと書かれた規制交通標識で、側面にはハンドルが突き出ています。

学校のパトロール – 止まらなければなりません

一部の規制標識には赤枠が付いています。

Regulatory traffic sign says keep left unless passing and it has a rectangular red border

追い越しをしない限り、左に寄ってください

Regulatory traffic sign has a bus icon on top and the word lane underneath. The sign has a square red border

自転車、バイク、原動機付き自転車も利用可能なバス専用レーン

Regulatory traffic sign has a bus icon on top and the word only underneath. The sign has a square red border

バスしか通れないバス専用バスレーン

規制交通標識には4行のテキストがあり、標識の周りには赤いボーダーが付いています。一番上の行には、トランジットレーンと書かれています。真ん中の行には、T2のアイコンと車のアイコンが並んでいます。3行目には小さな文字で6am-10amと書かれています。4行目にも小さな文字で月〜金と書かれています。

乗用車、自転車、オートバイ、原付、標識に表示された人数以上を乗せた車両のみが使用できる乗り継ぎ車線(例:T2は2人以上、T3は3人以上)

警告標識

警告標識は、道路上の特定の危険を知らせてくれるものです。自分自身の安全、他の道路利用者の安全、メンテナンスを行う道路作業員の安全のために注意するように警告しています。

警告標識には2つのタイプがあります。

  • 恒久的な危険を警告するもの。
  • 一時的な危険を警告するもの。

どちらの標識も通常は菱形をしています。

恒久的な警告標識

恒久的な警告標識は、黄色と黒、または緑と黒のいずれかです。

歩行者用交差点

子供たちに気を配る

滑りやすい路面

道路が狭くなる

高さ制限の事前警告

一時的な警告標識

一時的な警告標識はオレンジと黒です。

道路工事

左車線の閉鎖

雪崩れ

砂利道

要求に応じて停止

その他の危険性

注:この標識は、常に「Flooding(洪水)」などの危険を説明する別の標識と一緒に表示されます。

案内標識

案内標識は、次の町までの距離など、便利な情報を提供するものです。すべて長方形ですが、さまざまな色やサイズのものがあります。

左折しても構いませんが、まず歩行者や車両に道を譲ってください。
歩行者と車両

国道の番号と、
掲載されている場所までの距離(キロ)が表示されます。

次の交差点の場所への案内を表示

最寄りのインフォメーションセンターまでの
道のりを表示

国道の番号と、
掲載されている場所への方向が表示されます。

一時的な案内標識
100メートル先に道路工事や工事現場への立ち入り

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