• 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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Hawke’s Bay to become the next Big Apple with twenty giant sculptures

Hawke’s Bay artists have collaborated to create 20 giant apple sculptures, which will feature in an upcoming art trial across Hastings city. Brazilian-born artist Mauricio Benega, who initiated the project,​ wanted to bring something to the region to highlight its reputation as the country’s biggest apple grower. With funding support from the Hastings District Council’s […]

Creative projects sought for Waikato fund

Waikato residents with ideas for community-focussed creative projects are able to request funding to help them get their projects off the ground. The Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) has opened its most recent funding round. Projects must be arts and community focussed and take place in the city no earlier than October 13. To be eligible […]

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. […]

Youth choir named “Children’s Choir of the World”

New Zealand’s youngest national choir, the New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir (NZSSC), won the title of Children’s Choir of the World at the prestigious Llangollen Eisteddfod festival in Wales last week. According to Choirs NZ, the festival is one of the world’s most inspirational cultural festivals, and has been staged annually since 1947 in Llangollen, […]

Internet Explorer’s final resting place in South Korea

A South Korean software engineer has commemorated the retirement of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer with a specially designed gravestone. Jung Ki-young designed the memorial to mark his love-hate relationship with the web browser. The headstone is engraved with Internet Explorer’s ‘e’ logo and the epitaph: “He was a good tool to download other browsers.” The memorial […]

Korean and New Zealand webcomics nominated for prominent industry award

Web-based comics from Korea and New Zealand have been nominated in the Best Webcomic section of this year’s Eisner Awards. The Eisner Awards, or Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards in full, are regarded as the comic industry’s equivalent of the Academy Awards. The Korean webcomic, “Navillera: Like a Butterfly,” by Hun and Jimmy, is about […]

Petition for a “white wine” emoji receives support from 40 countries

More than 1000 signatures, from supporters in 40 countries, have been obtained on a petition to get a “white wine” emoji created. The petition, launched by New Zealand Wine Growers, will form part of a submission that the organisation plans to present to the Unicode Consortium, the body responsible for approving new emoji icons, this […]

Documentary on a New Zealand Father’s Search for Son in Taiwan Opens in Theatres

An award-winning documentary that follows the journey of a New Zealand man who searched for his missing son in Taiwan is now playing in theatres in Taiwan. The film, titled “Phil’s Journey”, covers the experiences of New Zealand sculptor Phil Tchernegovski, whose son Reuben went missing in the Alishan area in 1998 while he was […]

Auckland Lantern Festival makes online debut after cancellation of physical event

Auckland Lantern Festival is being celebrated online this year after the physical version was cancelled due to New Zealand’s move to the red traffic light setting. The online programme, to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger, is being launched today, which also happens to be Chinese New Year. The festival makes its online debut […]

Vibrant Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration just hours before move to red

Many have heard of Chinese New Year, but this is only part of an umbrella of Lunar New Year festivities celebrated by several East Asian and Southeast Asian communities across the country. Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and this year, it falls on February 1. Tết Nguyên Đán, is the […]