• 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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Hamilton Christmas concert looking for talent

Performers, singers and dancers are needed for Hamilton’s Christmas concert on November 26. The concert organisers are encouraging children and adults to submit videos of their acts via Facebook. The event, to be held at Garden Place, will run from 6 pm until about 8:45 pm. Once dark, a 27-metre Christmas tree will be illuminated. […]

“Learning-while-earning” programme surpasses targets

A government-run on-the-job training program has surpassed its targets. The Mana in Mahi programme, which allows young people to gain formal qualifications while being employed, has reached 5000 participants – 1000 more than the target set by the government. Seventy-five per cent of participants who received an unemployment benefit before joining the programme hadn’t returned […]

Tokoroa public toilets win award for ‘best loo’

The Leith Place public toilets, located in Tokoroa, have won the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Best Loo Award. The Best Loo Award recognises the best public toilet in the country. It takes into account the location, facilities, cleanliness, interior, exterior and the surrounding environment. The award was made at a ceremony earlier this year. “As […]

Hawke’s Bay welcomes Samoan Prime Minister

The prime minister of Samoa Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa visited Hawke’s Bay yesterday as part of a three-day trip to New Zealand. She was welcomed to the region with an Ava ceremony, a significant custom in Samoan Culture, organised by members of the Samoan community, including seasonal workers and church leaders. In her address to horticultural […]

South Waikato youth employment scheme secures additional funding

A programme for improving the employment prospects of youth in the South Waikato region has received another year’s worth of funding. The WORKit programme, established in 2021, has already placed 25 young people in permanent employment and aims to provide another 50 jobs in the coming year. The programme is aimed at people under 25, […]

Time running out to post Christmas presents in time – NZ Post

New Zealand Post says this Christmas has been its busiest ever with 2.4 million parcels being sent across the country last week, an increase of up to 250,000 parcels on the same time last year. NZ Post chief operating officer Brendon Main said postal volumes started to increase in August when different parts of the […]

Courier services warn of delivery delays as parcel volumes surge

Parcel delivery is up 100 percent over the pre-Covid-19 period as customers rush to get their orders in for the holiday season, with just 35 days shopping days left to Christmas. A new survey by Mastercard indicates 45 percent of consumers are still keen to shop in-store, but about half of them are waiting until […]

‘Renaissance’ development key to Hamilton’s future

Hamilton City Council has signalled its visionary project, “Victoria on the River” to be an anchor development for the city’s future. The Council is seeking formal expressions of interest from developers who would work in partnership to transform the 2017 square metre site at 242-266 Victoria Street. Currently there are two existing buildings which are […]

How the new Traffic Light System works

Since early 2020 when Covid-19 first entered our shores, New Zealand has used an alert level system. On December 3, this will change to the new traffic light system. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that the new traffic light system would come into effect. She said it was very important that people understood, “for the […]