• 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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      South WaikatoWaikato District

      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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반딧불 및 기타 야행성 벌레는 어둠 속에서 탐색하고 생존하는 놀라운 능력을 가지고 있습니다.하지만 빛 공해는 그들의 삶을 더욱 어렵게 만들고 있습니다.낮에 사는 동물인 인간은 밤을 좋아하는 이 곤충에게 우리가 끼치는 영향을 깨닫지 못하는 경우가 많습니다.

어둠 속에서는 눈이 잘 안 보이기 때문에 불이나 전기로 밤을 밝혀 왔습니다.하지만 이 인공 조명은 야행성 곤충의 환경을 변화시키고 있습니다.실제로 전 세계 육지 면적의 약 23% 가 빛 공해의 영향을 받고 있는데, 이는 곤충 개체수 감소에 기여하는 것으로 여겨집니다.

연구에 따르면 인공 조명에 끌린 곤충의 약 1/3이 아침에 죽는데, 이는 주로 피로로 인한 것입니다.이는 개체 수와 수분 등 중요한 과정에 심각한 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.

많은 벌레는 밤에 더 활동적인데, 아마도 낮에 활동하는 포식자를 피하기 위해서일 것입니다.뉴질랜드 반딧불이와 같은 일부 벌레는 스스로 빛을 낼 수도 있습니다.

달빛은 햇빛보다 100만 배 덜 강하지만, 야행성 곤충은 여전히 보고 움직일 수 있습니다.곤충은 수백만 개의 작은 렌즈로 구성된 특별한 눈을 가지고 있는데, 이 렌즈는 빛을 포착하여 광수용체에 초점을 맞춥니다.

어떤 사람들의 생각과는 달리, 야행성 곤충은 인공조명을 달이나 별과 착각하기 때문에 인공조명에 끌리지 않습니다.사실, 쥐들은 달빛과 별빛을 이용해 자신이 날 때 어느 방향이 위로 올라갔는지 알아냅니다.

인공 조명의 색도 야행성 곤충에게 얼마나 매력적인지에 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.예를 들어, 나방은 사람이 볼 수 없는 빛의 파장을 감지할 수 있으며 청색광에 가장 민감합니다.즉, LED 가로등에서 생성되는 밝고 차가운 백색광은 나방에게 매우 매력적일 수 있습니다.

빛 공해를 줄여 야행성 곤충을 보호할 수 있습니다.밤에 커튼을 닫고, 동작이 활성화되는 외부 조명을 사용하고, 따뜻한 색상의 전구를 선택하는 것과 같은 간단한 조치만으로도 큰 차이를 만들 수 있습니다.조명을 끄고 밖에 나가는 것도 밤하늘의 아름다움을 감상하는 데 도움이 됩니다.

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