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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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.
Auckland experienced its wettest day on record on Friday, in an unprecedented flood event that claimed four lives, closed Auckland Airport and damaged infrastructure and houses. The Auckland region is still under a state of emergency as more heavy rain is expected early this week. Auckland recorded 249 mm of rain on Friday, beating the […]
The Education Ministry has ordered a week-long closure of all of Auckland’s education organisations. The Ministry said that all Auckland schools, early childhood services and tertiary institutes will remain shut until 7 February for inspection. The closure applies to the area from Wellsford in the north to Pukekohe in the South. Auckland is in its […]
Auckland experienced its wettest day on record on Friday, in an unprecedented flood event that claimed four lives, closed Auckland Airport and damaged infrastructure and houses. The Auckland region is still under a state of emergency as more heavy rain is expected early this week. Auckland recorded 249 mm of rain on Friday, beating the […]
The South Korean parliament has passed a law to end Korea’s two traditional methods of counting age. From June 2023, the traditional Korean age systems will no longer be used on official documents. Only the internationally recognised, standard method will remain. The change is intended to reduce confusion by adopting the same system used in […]
New Zealand’s largest company, Fonterra, is diversifying from dairy products to high-value biotech. In response to the changing global market, with consumer demand for dairy products slowing, the dairy co-operative has recently established a Global Markets division, which will investigate new advanced consumer and biotech products. Head of the new division, Judith Swales, said global […]
The government is warning holidaymakers to take precautions as a new Covid-19 variant becomes dominant in the country. The BA.2.75 variant, which is a strain of Omicron, now makes up 39 percent of sequenced cases, and more than half of the cases in wastewater samples. It has surpassed the BA.5 variant, which was the main […]
Iwi in the Eastern Bay of Plenty have voted to accept a $100-million settlement offer from the Crown, marking an end to nearly 30 years of negotiation. The Whakatōhea iwi’s treaty settlement has been one of the longest running, with an initial $40-million offer rejected in 1996. In the Crown’s current offer, accepted by the […]
The government has adopted a new policy that requires a large portion of taxpayer-funded research to be made freely available online. The policy, which has been welcomed by scientists, follows widespread calls for open access to publicly funded research. “Opening access to research increases its impact by enabling more people to access scientific information and […]
Housing affordability for first-time buyers reached a new low in October – the lowest point since interest.co.nz’s Home Loan Affordability Report began in 2004. The report measures three indicators of housing affordability for first-time buyers: the average price of a house in the lower quartile, interest rates on mortgages and the average salary of 25–29 […]
New Zealand’s technology sector saw rapid growth over the past year, with revenue and exports up 9 percent on the year earlier, a recent report indicates. The Technology Investment Network’s (TIN) annual report on the top 200 technology companies states that the sector grew nine times faster than the rest of the economy, with a […]