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.
More than 20,000 contacts in the Auckland outbreak have now been identified, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield has confirmed. Dr Bloomfield said more than 12,000 of them have been contacted, and 62 percent have returned a test result. He says there will be more than 1200 contact tracers in call centres around the country over […]
Vaccine bookings are open to everyone over the age of 30 from today. A record 80,000 New Zealanders got a vaccine yesterday, while testing numbers also reached a record high – nearly 50,000 across the country. Hipkins said the government is bringing on board more vaccination facilities, at a rate of about 50 more locations […]
Our community is celebrating our long-standing relationship with Guilin, China, from September 22 to 25, and we would love you to be part of it. There is something for everyone, from a free cultural and trade mini-expo – in the beautifully decorated Functions on Hastings at Toitoi – to Sister Cities Alive, a free live […]
100 contacts on the South Island Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this afternoon that New Zealand would stay in Level lockdown until at least midnight Friday, 27 August. Auckland will remain in lockdown until Tuesday, 31 August. The decision is to allow additional data on the containment of the outbreak would be. Tests from wastewater […]
The full list: Auckland Monday, August 9 Remuera Exchange, 2A Dilworth Ave, Remuera, 6.30am-7.45am One Stop Mechanical – Mt Wellington, Cnr Kalmia and Sultan streets, 8am-8.30am Blockhouse Bay Christian Kindergarten, 76 Dundale Ave, Blockhouse Bay, 9am-12pm Mexico Britomart, 23 Britomart Place, 5.55pm-8.15pm Unistrut Mt Wellington, 6 Arthur Brown Place, 8.45am-10.15am Tuesday, August 10 Blockhouse […]
Auckland North Auckland Northcote Community Testing Centre, 16-18 College Rd, Northcote, corner of College Rd and Kilham Avenue (entrance via College Rd). Open 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 2.30pm Saturday and Sunday. Central Auckland Balmoral Community Testing Centre, 182 Balmoral Rd, Mt Eden. Open 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday, 8.30am […]
New Zealand’s lockdown to be extended 3 cases of Covid confirmed in Wellington Total cases of Covid in New Zealand is 31 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern advised New Zealanders during her 3:00PM media briefing that the current Level 4 lockdown for the whole country would be extended until 11:59PM on Tuesday, 24 August 2021. “We’ve […]
Associate Health Minister, Ayesha Verrall this morning confirmed a new Covid case has been confirmed overnight. This brings the total of Covid cases in New Zealand to twenty two. The new confirmed case had been a patient at North Shore Hospital in Auckland. Cabinet will meet at 1:00PM today to determine if there will be […]
Chinese New Zealanders are being warned about a huge increase in scam calls targeting them this year. People posting to the Asians in New Zealand Facebook page have reported receiving “weird phone calls” regarding picking up a document or parcel from the Chinese Embassy. “I get these automated calls almost 2-3 times a week, it’s […]