• 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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Unang pinaghihinalang kaso ng cow-to-human bird flu

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Ang unang posibleng kaso ng pagkalat ng trangkaso ng ibon mula sa mga hayop patungo sa mga tao ay nagdulot ng mga alalahanin Nag-aalala ang mga siyentipiko tungkol sa pagkalat at ebolusyon ng H5N1 avian flu, na pumatay sa milyun-milyong ibon ng manok sa huling apat na taon at natagpuan sa dalawang dosenang mga bansa. Ang virus, na unang tumalon mula sa mga ligaw na ibon patungo sa baka sa US, ay pinaniniwalaan ngayon na kumalat mula sa baka hanggang sa isang manggagawa sa bukid ng gatas. Ito ang unang pinaghihinalang kaso ng uri nito.

Habang kasalukuyang itinuturing ng World Health Organization ang panganib sa mga tao na mababa, ipinahayag ng punong siyentipiko nito na ang virus ay maaaring magbago sa kalaunan upang kumalat sa pagitan ng mga tao. Wala pang katibayan ng nangyari ito, ngunit sa ilang daang tao na kilala na nakuha ang virus mula sa mga ibon, higit sa 50% ang namatay.

Sa New Zealand, naghahanda ang mga opisyal ng isang pambansang plano na pang-contingency. Sinabi ni Propesor Michael Baker mula sa Otago University na ang influenza ang “numero-one na banta” para sa pandaigdigang pandemya. Sinabi niya na ang strain ng H5N1 ay matagal nang nasa paligid at nagdulot ng isa sa pinakamalaking kaganapan sa sakit sa hayop na kailanman nadokumentado.

Tiwala si Baker na marami ang natutunan ng New Zealand mula sa huling ilang taon tungkol sa kung paano epektibong harapin ang isang pandemya ng trangkaso ng tao. Sinabi niya na ang isang bakuna ay maaaring mabuo nang medyo mabilis; naka-stock na ang US ng 10 milyong dosis ng isang bakuna na naka-target sa mga strain na katulad ng matatagpuan sa manggagawa sa bukid.

Gayunpaman, si Dr Richard Webby, isang mananaliksik sa nakakahawang sakit na nakabase sa US, ay nagpahayag ng mga alalahanin na maaari muling mawawala ang mundo. Sinabi niya na walang sapat na mapagkukunan na inilalagay sa paghahanda para sa mga pandemya, na isang pandaigdigang isyu. Nabanggit din niya na ang mga ahensya ng pampublikong kalusugan sa buong mundo ay kulang ng kakayahang mag-diagnose ng virus sa lahat ng dako.

Para sa industriya ng gatas ng New Zealand, ang kasalukuyang panganib ay itinuturing na mababa. Sinabi ni Dr Webby na ang mga impeksyon sa US ang unang nakita sa mga baka sa higit sa 25 taon ng pagsubaybay sa virus.

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