• 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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Whanganui – Sining at Kultura

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Sining at Kultura

Ang Whanganui ay may karapat-dapat na reputasyon bilang isang mahusay na tahanan para sa mga artista, ngunit ang pamumuhay sa isang creative center ay mabuti para sa buong komunidad. Mayroon kaming walang katapusang mga pagkakataon upang tamasahin ang visual arts, performances at kumuha ng mga aralin mula sa mga eksperto

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Galugarin ang Mga Museo at Gallery

Ang makasaysayang Sarjeant Gallery ay tahanan ng isa sa mga pinakamahusay na koleksyon ng pinong sining sa New Zealand, ang Whanganui Regional Museum ay may malawak na koleksyon ng mga larawan ng Lindauer at taonga Māori, at ang Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics ay may kasamang komprehensibong koleksyon ng mga keramika.

Pansamantalang lugar ng Sarjeant Gallery habang ang pangunahing gallery ay muling binuo

Musika

Ang eksena ng musika ni Whanganui ay kilala sa kalidad at pagkakaiba-iba nito. Sa anumang naibigay na gabi, malamang na mahuli mo ang isang opera bilang isang open-mic night. Ang Royal Whanganui Opera House at ang Musician’s Club ay parehong pambansang kilalang lugar, habang ang mga bar tulad ng Porridge Watson at Frank ay nagho-host ng malawak na hanay ng mga gig.

Teatro

Makakakita ka ng maraming teatro na tumatakbo sa The Royal Opera House pati na rin ang aming dalawang lokal na sinehan, ang Wanganui Repertory Theatre at Amdram, ang pinakalumang Amateur Dramatic Musical Theatre sa New Zealand.

Royal Opera House

Literatura

Whanganui ay may isang rich pampanitikan tradisyon, pagkakaroon ng tahanan sa pampanitikan luminaries tulad James K Baxter, Janet Frame, Ian Cross at Robin Hyde. Gustung-gusto namin ang nakasulat na salita at ipagdiwang ang bi-taun-taon sa Whanganui Literary Festival. Ang Book Gallery ni Paige ay isang kayamanan para sa mga mambabasa at manunulat – tanungin sila tungkol sa kanilang programa sa Book Club.

Matuto ng isang bagong kasanayan

Subukan ang iyong kamay sa glassblowing sa New Zealand Glassworks o mamili para sa lokal na sining sa aming maraming mga gallery sa bayan.

Alamin ang higit pa tungkol sa glassblowing, glass casting, glass slumping, pottery at komunidad arts.

Quartz museo ng studio keramika

Itinatag ng kilalang potter na si Rick Rudd, ipinapakita ng Museum ang kanyang koleksyon ng higit sa 700 mga gawa ng New Zealand at mga international potters.

Ang Rick Rudd Foundation, isang mapagkawanggawang tiwala, itinatag ang Quartz, Museum of Ceramics. Ang museo ay nagtataglay ng higit sa 400 mga gawa sa koleksyon nito. Ang mga gawaing ceramic ay hiniram din mula sa mga pribadong koleksyon para sa mga espesyal na eksibisyon sa museo at bawat taon ang pag-install ay kinomisyon. Ang natatanging karagdagan sa mga handog ng malikhaing industriya ng Whanganui ay dapat makita para sa mga mahilig sa sining.

Gayundin sa palabas ay higit sa 500 mga gawa mula sa koleksyon ng Simon Manchester.

Ang Rick Rudd Foundation ay na-set up sa 2013 bilang isang kawanggawa tiwala at sa 2014 Rudd binili Munford House at ibinigay ito at ang kanyang koleksyon ng mga studio keramika sa pundasyon.

Si Rick Rudd ay nagsimulang magtrabaho kasama ang luwad sa art collage sa England noong 1968, lumipat sa New Zealand noong 1973 at naging isang full-time studio potter mula pa noong 1975. Iningatan niya ang mga nakapagpapaliwanag na gawa mula sa kanyang pagsasanay sa buong kanyang karera at ngayon ay may higit sa 250 piraso. Marami sa kanila ang nasa palabas.

Alamin ang higit pa

Mga Komunidad ng Creative

Ang aming mga malikhaing industriya ay buhay na buhay at produktibo at mayroong isang bagay para sa bawat mahilig sa sining na magpakasawa.

Ang Whanganui ay may higit sa 400 residente na artista na lumilikha ng litrato, mosaic, alahas, kuwadro na gawa, pastel, palayok, muling imbento ng sining, eskultura, fashion, tela at baso. Ang mga gallery ay bukas sa buong taon at magkaroon ng lahat upang masiyahan ang pinaka-masugid na kolektor o ang kaswal na browser. Ang sining ay nilikha nang lokal nang hindi bababa sa 800 taon at ang pamana ng disenyo na ito ay nagbibigay inspirasyon at nagpapaalam sa mga artista na lumilikha sa rehiyon ngayon.

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