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.
The New Zealand government has launched a new plan to boost the country’s primary sector export earnings by NZ$44bn (US$28.8bn) over the next decade. Earlier this week the government released its ‘Fit for a Better World – Accelerating our Economic Potential’ action-plan. The document outlines how the country will place primary industries at the core […]
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has announced the government is extending temporary work visas by six months for some migrants. About 16,500 “Essential Skills” and “Work to Residence” workers with visas due to expire by the end of 2020 will be provided a six-month extension.
There are two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. The new cases are women who arrived in New Zealand on the 2nd July from Afghanistan. Both women were staying at the Sudima Hotel in Christchurch. There are 22 active cases of Covid19 in New Zealand.
The government and Air New Zealand have agreed to manage bookings of air tickets to travel to New Zealand. The government wants to ensure that New Zealanders arriving home can be safely placed in a controlled isolation or quarantine facility. People who had already booked flights with Air New Zealand would still be able to […]
A group of locals from the Waikato town of Huntly are trying it renamed to its original Maori title of Rāhui Pōkeka. Huntly’s name was changed from Rāhui Pōkeka, after the first postmaster James Henry arrived in town, information from Waikato’s Coalfield Museum shows. The story goes that either Henry himself, or his boss the […]
A long-planned transformation of the Taupō town centre has been given a $20 million shot in the arm. Taupō Mayor David Trewavas welcomed the “huge boost” saying the council and district were incredibly grateful for it, but also that much work had gone into the planning. The $20 million will be used for a reorientation […]
Waikato has secured more than $5 million in taxpayer funding to fast-track a suite of freshwater restoration projects. The projects will be managed by the Waikato Regional Council. Of the funding package, $2.825m will be used to create a green corridor along the lower Piako River, from the Kopuatai wetland to the Hauraki Gulf; $1.74m […]
From this week, Waipā residents are paying half the previous fare to catch a bus from Cambridge, Te Awamutu or Ōhaupō to Hamilton as a new bus ticketing system is introduced. On Monday, Waikato Regional Council launched the new Bee Card system to replace the BUSIT card. While it is rolled out over the next six […]
Waikato District Council this week adopted its 2020/21 Annual Plan with a slightly reduced rates increase when compared to what was originally proposed in the council’s 2018-28 Long Term Plan. The Annual Plan also spread a proposed rent increase for tenants living in the council’s pensioner houses over two years instead of one, and introduced […]
Five years after it was abolished, Hauraki District Council has voted to reintroduce a policy that sees developers pay money to fund growth-related infrastructure. Councillors on Wednesday adopted a development contribution policy, following five years of a “significant” increase in population. With a policy in place, people applying for consents or connections for development – […]