• 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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뉴질랜드 문화 소개

비록 인구수는 5백만에도 미치지 못하지만 뉴질랜드는 지구상에서 가장 독특하고 다양한 문화를 자랑하고 있습니다. 흔히들 광범위하고 역동적인 문화가 공존하기 때문에 사람들 사이에서 마찰이 생길 거라고 생각하기 쉽지만 뉴질랜드가 발전해 나감에 따라 이것은 사실과 다르다는 것이 입증되었습니다.

뉴질랜드 사람들
뉴질랜드는 지리적으로 동떨어져 있기 때문에 지구상에서 사람들이 가장 나중에 정착한 곳 중 하나가 되었습니다. 최초 정착민은 1200년대 후반 폴리네시아인으로 알려져 있습니다. 이들의 전통은 뉴질랜드 군도에 퍼지면서 독특한 마오리 문화로 발전하여 다양한 천연자원을 마음대로 활용할 수 있게 되었습니다.
두번째 정착민은 주로 1800년대에 신대륙 발견을 위해 전 세계를 여행한 유럽인들이었습니다. 마오리어로 파케하(Pākehā)라고도 불리는 이 유럽인들은 현대 뉴질랜드의 인구 중 가장 많은 수를 차지합니다. 유럽인들과 마오리이들 간에는 차이와 갈등이 있어왔지만 시간이 지남에 따라 긍정적인 관계로 이어졌습니다. 이는 1947년 영국으로부터의 독립 이후, 이 둘 사이의 문화가 서로 스며들면서 가장 두드려졌습니다.

키위 문화
이렇게 서로 화합한 뉴질랜드 사람들 또는 ‘키위들’로 불리는 이들은 정치와 문화에 대한 열린 마음과 진보적인 모습으로 더욱 유명해졌습니다. 뉴질랜드는 1893년에 여성들에게 투표권을 부여한 최초의 국가였으며 공정성과 포용성을 우선시하겠다는 의지를 지속적으로 보여왔습니다. 그러나 뉴질랜드 사람은 공정성뿐만 아니라 친근함과 실용주의로도 잘 알려져 있습니다. 뉴질랜드 사람들은 새로운 세상을 개척했던 조상들로부터 불과 몇 세대 떨어져 있기 때문에 현대에 접어들어서도 조상들이 그러했던 것처럼 남을 도우려는 근면한 태도와 의지가 강하게 이어져 오고 있습니다.
뉴질랜드는 마오리와 유럽뿐만 아니라 진정한 문화 용광로(melting pot)으로 거듭날 수 있었던 배경은 이처럼 우호적이고 친근한 모습 때문입니다! 최근 몇 년 동안 뉴질랜드 내 아시아인 인구가 통계적으로 상당한 성장세를 보이고 있습니다. 아시아계 뉴질랜드 사람들 대부분은 뉴질랜드의 기존 문화, 특히 마오리 문화와 공통점을 많이 가지고 있음이 밝혀졌습니다. 웃어른을 공경하고 낯선 손님들을 환대할 뿐만 아니라, 일부 동남아시아 사람들의 경우에는 (마오리)전통춤을 보면서 고향을 연상시킵니다.
이렇게 개방적이고 다양한 키위 문화의 성공 요소로써 공유를 꼽을 수 있습니다. 무용, 조각, 문학과 같은 예술은 물론이거나와 서로의 정신을 공유하고 심지어 언어도 공존합니다. 뉴질랜드의 국가인 ‘God Defense New Zealand’에서 이를 잘 살펴볼 수 있는데 이 국가는 영어와 마오리어로 불리우며 이로써 민족의 화합을 보여주기 때문입니다.

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