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      • 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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Dalawang opisyal ng pulisya sa Taranaki, sina Brad Huntly at Simon Howard, ang ginagamit ng kanilang mga ugat sa kultura upang makatulong na mabawasan ang krimen sa mga kabataan ng Māori. Lumikha nila ang Te Hapai Hoe, isang libreng programa ng waka ama na nagtuturo ng kultura, wika, at talakawan ng Māori sa isang buong setting ng paglulubog. Nag-aalok din ang programa ng praktikal na tulong, tulad ng pagsasanay sa lisensya sa pagmamaneho at mga kurso sa first aid.

Nabanggit ni Huntly, na nakikipagtulungan sa mga kabataan, na madalas na lumilitaw ang Māori sa mga istatistika ng krimen. Ang isang ulat sa Hunyo mula sa Ministry of Justice ay nagpakita na ang mga kabataan ng Māori ay nahaharap sa aksyon ng pulisya nang higit sa dobleng rate ng iba pang mga kabataan.

Sa pamamagitan ng Te Hapai Hoe, nais nina Huntly at Howard na baguhin ang mga negatibong uso na ito. Si Huntly, na nagmula sa mga tribo ng Māori na si Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga, at Te Atiawa, ay gumugol ng pitong taon bilang isang guro at nakita ang kanyang mga mag-aaral na nakikipaglaban sa mga isyu sa bahay. Nagbigay inspirasyon ito sa kanya na pagsamahin ang kanyang mga hilig para sa pagtuturo, trabaho ng pulisya, at pagbabad upang lumikha ng inisyatiba.

Nilalayon ng programa na matugunan ang parehong pisikal at espirituwal na pangangailangan ng mga kabataan ng Māori sa pamamagitan ng waka ama, na nag-uugnay sa kanila sa kanilang kultura. Nakakuha sila ng halos $30,000 para sa isang de-kalidad na canoe mula sa Tahiti at nakakuha ng isang puwang sa pamamagitan ng Port Taranaki sa tulong mula sa lokal na iwi.

Naniniwala si Huntly na ang lokasyon ay nagbibigay ng isang kalmadong kapaligiran para pagalingin ang kabataan. Sinabi niya, “Para sa Māori, dapat maging natural ang pagbabaod. Ginagamit namin ang waka para sa pagtuturo at pagpapagaling.” Nakatanggap ang programa ng malakas na suporta mula sa iba pang mga opisyal ng pulisya, kabilang ang dating Deputy Commissioner na si Wally Haumaha.

Nagsimula ang Te Hapai Hoe noong 2020 ngunit kamakailan lamang ay nakakuha ng momentum dahil sa mga pagkagambala sa COVID-19. Hindi tulad ng mga kontrobersyal na boot camp na istilo ng militar na ipinakilala ng gobyerno, na mayroong maraming mga kalahok ng Māori, pinipilit ni Huntly na ang mga kabataan ng Māori ay nangangailangan ng mga sumusuporta na aktibidad at pag-ibig, hindi ma

“Hindi tumutugunan ang mga bootcamp para sa Māori; ito ay parang isang mabilis na pag-aayos,” sabi niya. “Ang Te Hapai Hoe ay isang pangmatagalang solusyon. Ang layunin namin ay itaas ang ating mga kabataan at magbigay sa kanila ng gabay at pagkakataon.”

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