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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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      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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      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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      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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Sir Peter Beck: Mga ambisyon interplanetaryo at Down-to-Earth

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Ang bagong nilalang si Sir Peter Beck, ang tagapagtatag ng Rocket Lab, isang multibilyong dolyar na kumpanya, ay may dalawang pangunahing layunin na nais niyang makamit. Nais niyang dumalo sa unibersidad at matuklasan ang buhay sa ibang planeta.

Kamakailan lamang ay pinarangalan si Beck bilang isang Knight Companion ng New Zealand Order of Merit para sa kanyang mga kontribusyon sa industriya ng aerospace, negosyo, at edukasyon. Ang Rocket Lab, na itinatag noong 2009, ang unang naglunsad ng isang rocket mula sa Southern Hemisphere sa kalawakan. Mula noon, matagumpay na inilunsad ng kumpanya ang dose-dosenang mga rocket, kabilang ang para sa NASA, at inilagay ang higit sa 160 satellite sa orbit.

Ang Rocket Lab, na nagkakahalaga ngayon ng $2.1 bilyon at nagpapatakbo sa tatlong bansa na may humigit-kumulang 2000 na empleyado, ay nakikipagkumpitensya sa Blue Origin at SpaceX, na pag-aari nina Jeff Bezos at Elon Musk ayon sa pagkakabanggit. Sa kabila ng napagastos, naniniwala si Beck na maaaring makipagkumpetensya ang kanyang kumpanya sa pamamagitan ng pagiging kasin

Ang Rocket Lab ay kasalukuyang bumubuo ng isang malaking rocket na tinatawag na Neutron, na inaasahang ilulunsad sa susunod na taon. Ang rocket na ito ay dinisenyo upang makipagkumpetensya sa Falcon ng SpaceX at maaaring magdala ng 13,000kg sa orbit, isang makabuluhang pagtaas mula sa kasalukuyang kapasidad na 320kg.

Tinugunan din ni Beck ang pagpuna tungkol sa mga ugnayan ng Rocket Lab sa industriya ng pagtatanggol ng US. Nilinaw niya na ang anumang paglulunsad mula sa New Zealand, kung saan nagpapatakbo ang Rocket Lab, ay nangangailangan ng pag-apruba ng Binigyang-diin din niya na ang Rocket Lab ang responsable lamang para sa mga rocket, hindi ang kargamento na kanilang dinadala.

Ang kasalukuyang pangunahing proyekto ng Rocket Lab ay inilulunsad ng PREFIRE satellite ng NASA, na susukat ang pagkawala ng init sa malay-infrared waves, na nagbibigay ng mahalagang data para sa mga modelo ng pagbabago ng klima. Ang isa pang misyon ay nagsasangkot ng pagpapadala ng dalawang espasyo sa Mars upang pag-aralan ang ionosphere nito.

Partikular na nasasabik si Beck sa isang pribadong pinondohan na misyon sa Venus upang maghanap ng buhay. Noong 2020, iminungkahi ng isang pag-aaral ang pagkakaroon ng phosphine, isang gas na karaniwang ginagawa ng organikong buhay, sa mga ulap ng Venus. Inaasahan ni Beck na magpadala ng isang probe sa Venus upang kumpirmahin ang natuklasan na ito.

Sa kabila ng kanyang pandaigdigang tagumpay, nananatiling ipinagmamalaki ni Beck ang kanyang mga ugat sa New Zealand at hinikayat ang mga negosyante ng Kiwi na mag-isip nang mas Bagaman malayo pa rin ang pagretiro, isinasaalang-alang ni Beck ang pagdalo sa unibersidad sa oras na iyon.

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