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      • 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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在世界上最温暖的二月,更多的气候记录下降了

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根据欧盟气候局的数据,2024年2月是有记录以来最温暖的2月。这标志着气温连续第九个月破纪录。自2023年6月以来,每个月都创下了各自时期的气温新高。

世界海面也处于有记录以来最热的状态,南极海冰已降至极低水平。尽管太平洋的厄尔尼诺天气事件导致了这些温度,但人为的气候变化是主要原因。

世界气象组织秘书长塞莱斯特·索洛教授说:“捕热的温室气体是罪魁祸首。”二氧化碳水平处于至少两百万年来的最高水平,并且在过去一年中大幅增加。

这些气体使2024年2月比人类开始燃烧大量化石燃料之前的温度高出约1.77摄氏度。该温度比2016年以来的纪录高出约0.12摄氏度。澳大利亚西部、东南亚、南部非洲和南美洲的高温尤其严重。

现在,过去12个月的平均气温比工业化前水平高出1.56摄氏度。2015年,近200个国家同意努力将全球气温上升控制在1.5摄氏度以下,以避免严重的气候影响。尽管这一阈值尚未被打破,但持续破纪录的气温表明世界离这个阈值有多近。

除气温外,其他气候指标也处于创纪录的水平。一个重要的例子是海面温度。海洋热量的增加不仅是厄尔尼诺现象造成的,而且在过去的10个月中一直很高。这令人担忧,因为它可能导致珊瑚礁大规模漂白、海平面上升和更强烈的飓风。

2023-24年的厄尔尼诺事件是有记录以来最强烈的五次厄尔尼诺事件之一,正在逐渐减弱。在接下来的几个月中,它将继续影响气温和天气模式,但预计将在4月至6月之间切换到中性状态,然后在6月至8月之间切换到称为拉尼娜的凉爽阶段。这可能会暂时降低全球气温。

但是,如果人类活动继续释放大量温室气体,则温度将长期持续升高,从而导致更多破纪录的气温和极端天气。伦敦帝国理工学院气候科学高级讲师弗里德里克·奥托博士说:“我们需要停止燃烧化石燃料,取而代之的是更可持续的可再生能源。”“在我们这样做之前,因气候变化而加剧的极端天气事件将继续摧毁生命和生计。”

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