• 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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Wellington bus company looks to students

A Wellington bus company is recruiting students amid a shortage of bus drivers. Tranzurban is short by almost 40 drivers, leading to reduced services and cancelled routes. This prompted the company to target university students. One such recruit is Ethan Hakopa, 23, who began driving buses a year ago while he finished his degree. He […]

Astronomers searching for North Island meteorite

Astronomers are searching for a meteorite after a large fireball was seen over the North Island during the weekend. New Zealand-based meteor-tracking organisation Fireballs Aotearoa said the meteor probably landed in Northland, somewhere between Dargaville and Whangarei. On Saturday morning, witnesses across the upper-North Island reported seeing a green streak in the sky, followed by […]

Pīwauwau / rock wren crowned ‘Bird of the Year’

The pīwauwau / rock wren has won the Bird of the Year competition for 2022. The small alpine bird gained nearly 3000 votes, putting it just ahead of the kororā / little blue penguin. The Bird of the Year is an annual election-based competition organised by Forest & Bird. More than 52,000 people voted in […]

Auckland zoo welcomes Sumatran tigers

Two new Sumatran tigers will soon be introduced to Auckland Zoo. The animals arrived in Auckland earlier this week from the United States and will be paired together in the zoo to encourage breeding. Four-year-old Zayana came from Topeka Zoo and Conservation Centre in Kansas and five-year-old Ramah came from Oklahoma City Zoo. Auckland Zoo’s […]

Applicants wanted for job in spectacular South Island town

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is struggling to attract applicants for a job in the picturesque but isolated South Island town of Haast. The Department is looking for a biodiversity supervisor to work in the Mount Aspiring National Park. However, so far there have only been three applicants for the role. Operations manager for DOC […]

South Island councillor wins by ‘luck of the draw’

A councillor in the Grey District, in the South Island, has won her seat after her name was drawn from an office stationery basket. Northern ward candidates Kate Kennedy and James Rogatski were tied on 199 votes. In this situation, the law says that the winner is to be decided by random draw. Kennedy said […]

Seal breaks into family home

A fur seal has been returned to the sea after breaking into a Mt Maunganui home. The Ross family were very surprised to find the seal in their house, which is about 150 m from the shore, early on a Wednesday morning in August. The seal entered through the cat flap and spent a couple […]

Owl takes a ride with Ōpōtiki police

Police officers in Ōpōtiki gave a tiny owl a ride after they found it wandering on the road. The Bay of Plenty Police said in an Instagram post that Senior Constables Marty Madsen and Willy Searle, who were working a late shift in Ōpōtiki, spotted the animal and initially thought that it was a hedgehog. […]

NZ skies ready for celestial show

Three meteor showers combining to provide a celestial firework display are expected throughout the night. Otago Museum director and astronomer Ian Griffin said tonight’s show would be beautiful. “These showers have been observed by astronomers over the last decade or more in some cases. They regularly appear this time of year and this year it’s […]