• 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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      OpotikiOpotiki iSiteKawerauWhakatane

      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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眠れる言語を覚醒させる―タレ・モリオリ語を復活させる計画―

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言語はいつ絶滅し、いつ休眠状態になるのでしょうか。これは多くの言語学者が取り組んでいる問題です。ネイティブスピーカーがいなくなった言語、つまり子供の頃に学んだ言語は、しばしば「死んだ」と見なされます。しかし、必ずしもそう簡単というわけではありません。

チャタム諸島のモリオリ語を例にとってみましょう。タ・ロ・モリオリ語を母国語として最後に話したのは20世紀初頭に亡くなったが、この言語には豊かな歴史的記録があり、テ・レオ・マオリ語と多くの類似点を共有している。

これがきっかけで、オークランド大学ではホコテヒ・モリオリ・トラストと共同でプロジェクトが始まりました。目標は、モリオリ語の既存のテキストをすべて書き起こし、翻訳し、完全に理解することです。目的は、この言語の文法特性を理解し、最終的に言語文法を作成することです。

モリオリ人は、ニュージーランドの東海岸から約800キロ離れたレコフ、つまりチャタム諸島に住んでいます。彼らには独特の文化と言語があります。しかし、1800年代にヨーロッパ人がやって来て、続いてニュージーランドのアオテアロアから2つのマオリ族がやってきたため、モリオリの人口と言語は急速に減少しました。

それにもかかわらず、モリオリ語はさまざまな形で保存されており、言語復興の理想的な候補となっています。これには、1889年に書かれた小さな辞書、短編小説、1862年にモリオリ族がニュージーランド知事に宛てた請願書などがあります。

言語を復活させることは野心的に思えるかもしれないが、それは以前からあったことだ。アメリカ合衆国マサチューセッツ州のワンパノアグ語は、1890年代に最後の話者を失いました。しかし、政府の記録や宗教文書など、書かれた文献の膨大なアーカイブは入手可能でした。1990年代、ワンパノアグのコミュニティの一員がこれらのテキストの分析を開始し、辞書と文法を構築することができました。2014 年までに、流暢なネイティブスピーカーとみなされる子どもは 50 人になりました。

現在世代から世代へと受け継がれていない言語を指す場合、「睡眠言語」の方が正確な用語である場合もあります。復活した言語は、必然的に元の言語とは少し異なります。大人がモリオリ語をテキストから学べば、大量の単語や文法構造を身につけることができるだろう。大人から「新しい」モリオリ語を学ぶ子供は、本能的にそのギャップを埋めるだろう。おそらく、マオリ語や英語など、聞く他の言語から学ぶことが多いだろう。

ですから、タ・モリオリ語は死んだとも絶滅したとも言えません。というのも、それが再び聞かれる可能性は十分にあるからです。今でもモリオリの言葉、フレーズ、歌は、モリオリ自身がチャタム諸島のあちこちで使っている。眠っていると言ったほうがいい。そしていつか起こせるといいね。

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