• 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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毛利艺术

毛利人深信艺术和创造力是众神的载体,因此毛利艺术和手工艺品是他们文化的神圣部分,也是毛利人生活中在全世界可以识别的少数几个方面之一。毛利人认为,过去是未来,现在是一个循环。出于这个原因,许多传统艺术实践试图尽可能接近祖传技术。艺术的神圣性不仅在于它的创作,而且在于它经历了几代人的传递。

Pounamu(格林斯通)

Pounamu 或绿石是一种耐用的硬石,在毛利文化中珍藏。传统上,绿石可以是软玉、波文石或蛇纹石;但是,软玉是当今石头中最常见的形式。毛利人认为 pounamu 是 Taonga,神圣的毛利人宝藏。因此,可以找到绿石的地区通常受到政府立法的保护,当地的 iwi 负责其分发。

毛利人用 pounamu 做工具和装饰品。当该工具变得太旧而无法使用时,他们将宝石转换成珠宝。用绿石制成的作品被认为能够提高毛利社会的声望,但为自己购买或雕刻它可能会带来不好运气!绿石项链和珠宝在世界各地仍然非常受欢迎。迪士尼在电影莫阿纳中提到绿石的重要性。

Whakairo(雕刻)

Whakairo 或雕刻的艺术仍然是毛利人日常生活的重要组成部分。传统上,木材、石头和骨头都用于雕刻目的,也用于绿石。iwi 之间的雕刻风格不同,但 whakairo 会受自然和所用材料的影响。木材是毛利人最常用雕刻的材料,因为他们传统上会使用当地木材来制作 Waka(独木舟)。木雕仍然是现代毛利文化的重要组成部分,因为他们用木雕来装饰 Marae。骨雕通常使用鲸骨,并被用来制作复杂的工具,如钓鱼钩或装饰品。

毛利人雕刻通常描绘人体,或者玛纳亚(Manaia),作为监护人的鸟头蛇。whakairo 的艺术具有深刻的精神性,今天仍然传下来。

拉兰加(编织)

毛利人编织或拉兰加,不仅仅是制作衣服和服装。这是一种通过艺术家传递来自众神的信息的做法。这是一种神圣的艺术,已经历了世代传承,在新西兰仍在私下甚至在大学一级教授。

亚麻通常是首选材料,因为织工制作精美复杂的衣服、篮子、挂墙等等。在仪式上,毛利社区的成员穿着传统编织技术制作的衣服。表演者穿上它们来提高声望并宣布其遗产的一部分。毛利人编织通常使用自然可用的颜色,如黑色、白色和金色,但在现代,染料有时被用来增强产品。

Ta Moko(纹身)

说 Ta Moko 只是毛利文化中的纹身艺术将是一个很大的低调。对于那些选择承诺的人来说,这是一种非常特殊的做法。毛利纹身类似于其他波利尼西亚部落设计,但不仅仅是为了美学目的。脸部和身体上的纹身使用视觉语言,可以传达有关人、他们的部落、历史和社交地位的信息。这个部落信息充满文化自豪感,显示了毛利人的完整性。男女都可以纹身,脸部纹身具有最高荣誉,因为头部在毛利文化中被认为是神圣的。面部纹身强调表情,这可能会导致不熟悉他们的人发现纹身稍微令人生畏。情况不一定如此,因为它们主要作为身份声明,甚至可以促进毛利人改变生活方式,使之符合他们的纹身传达的信息。

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