• 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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DOC chuẩn bị cho mùa hải cẩu

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Đừng ngạc nhiên nếu bạn phát hiện hải cẩu lông New Zealand ở một số nơi khác thường trong những tháng tới. Cục Bảo tồn (DOC) đang yêu cầu công chúng để ý đến hải cẩu lông non, sư tử biển và hải cẩu, còn được gọi là chim cánh cụt non. Những con vật này có thể bắt đầu xuất hiện ở những vị trí bất ngờ trong thời gian thường được gọi là ‘mùa hải cẩu ngớ ngẩn”.

“Từ tháng 6 đến tháng 9, chúng tôi bắt đầu thấy hải cẩu non bắt đầu khám phá môi trường của chúng, thường xuất hiện ở những nơi bất ngờ”, Tiến sĩ Jody Weir, cố vấn khoa học biển DOC cho biết.

Kekeno, hay hải cẩu lông New Zealand, là động vật có vú biển dành nhiều thời gian trên cạn, thường nghỉ ngơi nhưng đôi khi khám phá. Mặc dù chúng thường được tìm thấy trên các bờ đá, sự tò mò tự nhiên của chúng có thể dẫn chúng vào đất liền vài km.

“Hải cẩu non, vẫn phụ thuộc vào sữa mẹ, có xu hướng mạo hiểm xa hơn trong giai đoạn này. Người ta thường tìm thấy chúng trên đường, trong sân sau hoặc thậm chí trên ghế sofa phòng khách”, Tiến sĩ Weir giải thích.

Năm nay đặc biệt khó khăn đối với hải cẩu lông thú New Zealand, với hơn 1000 người chết vì đói dọc theo bờ biển Kaikōura.

Tiến sĩ Weir nói: “Mặc dù chúng ta không thể giải quyết các vấn đề rộng lớn hơn về biến đổi khí hậu và khan hiếm thực phẩm qua đêm, nhưng tất cả chúng ta đều có thể góp phần giữ an toàn cho những loài động vật hấp dẫn này.

Năm ngoái, hải cẩu đã được tìm thấy ở những nơi bất ngờ như bãi đậu xe của KFC ở Papakura và Bunnings ở Whangarei. Trong những trường hợp này, DOC đã bước vào để di chuyển các con hải cẩu trở lại nước một cách an toàn.

Hầu hết hải cẩu mà mọi người gặp đều khỏe mạnh và các hành vi như nôn mửa, hắt hơi, ho hoặc khóc là bình thường. Mọi người nên thích quan sát chúng từ xa và chỉ liên hệ với DOC nếu họ gặp nguy hiểm ngay lập tức, chẳng hạn như đang trên đường, bị thương nặng hoặc vướng vào các mảnh vụn”, Tiến sĩ Weir nói.

Nếu bạn thấy một con hải cẩu bị thương nặng, bị quấy rối hoặc gặp nguy hiểm, vui lòng gọi 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468).

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