• 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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      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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オポティキ議会、イウィによる地域からの立ち退き要請を支持

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オポティキ地方議会(地方自治体のこと。カウンシルとも)は、Covid-19のrohe(マオリ語で縄張りの意)への感染拡大を防ぐため、この地域への移動を制限するというイウィ(部族)の指導者たちの呼びかけを支持しています。

これは、本日、保健省からCovid-19の確定症例を発表されたことを受けてのことです。

オポティキ議会議員のLouis Rapihana氏は、Te Whānau-ā-Apanuiのイウィ対応部隊のメンバーでもあります。彼は、Covid-19が引き続き混乱を引き起こし、世界中で新たな亜種が確認されていることから、彼のイウィからのシンプルなメッセージは「近づくな」ということだ、と述べました。

「昨年、Covid-19が初めて入ってきたとき、私たちは何週間もかけてroheの境界で誰が出入りしているかを確認し、人々が立ち止まったり滞在したりしてウイルスを広げるリスクを高めないようにお願いしました」とRapihana氏は述べています。

「今回、検問を行うことは、私たちの仲間にとってリスクが大きすぎます。ですから、この夏は海岸に人が来ないようにという私たちの要求に、観光客やファーナウ(マオリ語で家族の意)が耳を傾け、理解してくれることを期待しているのです。」

Rapihana氏によると、この地域には弱者や高齢者が多く、多くの人々が遠隔地に住んでおり、ほとんどの人が最寄りの病院から3時間以上離れているとのことです。

「私たちはパンデミックを知らないわけではありません。1918年にインフルエンザが大流行し、1900年代初頭の世代を中心に多くの犠牲者を出し、今でもその犠牲者を追悼しています。」ハプー(マオリ語で準部族の意)では、今日私たちがここで行っているように、当時のウイルスに対抗するために新しいティカンガ(慣習、作法)を導入しました。

「ハプーの人々は、致命的なウイルスに感染した人々のために隔離キャンプを立ち上げ、また、私たちも同様に対策を講じています。私たちは何をすべきか分かっており、私たちと境界内に住む人々を守るために必要なことをするつもりです。

「私たちは、国内でトップクラスのワクチン接種率を誇っています。これは、我々の非常に小さな医療チームによる大きな努力の賜物です。しかし、人々とCovidの侵入を防ぐことが、このウイルスに対する第一で最善の防御策なのです」とRapihana氏は述べています。

オポティキ地区議会の最高責任者であるAileen Lawrie氏は、ファカトヘアやナイタイ(Ngaitai)など地区内の他のイウィからも同様の要請があり、議会はこのカウパパ(主題、計画などを表すマオリ語)を支援することを強く望んでいると述べました。

「昨年、私たちは警察や他の機関とともに、Te Whānau-ā-Apanuiが沿岸地域の境界線にコミュニティの安全地帯を設けて、沿岸地域を保護するのを支援しました」とLawrieは述べています。

「今回は、Covidを地域社会に持ち込まないという彼らのメッセージに、私たちの支援を追加したいと思います。Covidを地元に定着させるだけの資源も施設もなく、ワクチン接種率もまだ十分高くはありません。私たちも同じように、イウィの要請に応じて、沿岸部でのスタッフの移動を最小限に抑えています。

「議会としては、地域社会や企業・団体のために確実性を求め、Covidをコントロールし、限られた医療施設をうまく運営できるようにしたいと考えています。」

Lawrie氏は、ワクチン接種、ソーシャルディスタンスの取り方、接触追跡、衛生管理、マスク着用が、Covid-19との闘いにおいて引き続き重要であると述べました。

「弱い地域に行かないようにお願いすることも、私たちがお互いを守るためにできることの一つです。私たちは、地元のイウィがCovidを自分たちのroheから排除するよう要請していることを支援します。」とのことです。

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