Different
regions and climates in New Zealand result in certain types of
industry employment being more prevalent in specified regions.
Before you focus your entire energy and skills in finding
employment in one city check out below for areas of the country
which may be able to offer you better employment opportunities.
Northland is considered as the 'sub tropical' part of New
Zealand and is an unspoiled region boasting an abundance of
sunshine, golden sandy beaches and bush clad forestry. Major NZ
industries in this region include:
dairy farming
fruit growing
tourism
forestry
fishing
boat-building
ceramic clay & cement
mining
Auckland is New
Zealand’s largest and most accessible city - situated in the
North Island. This thriving cosmopolitan city has a population of
over one million people and is home to the country's main
international airport. Major NZ industries in this region
include:
education
manufacturing (40% of New
Zealand’s manufacturing)
distribution (around 45% of
NZ’s wholesalers are based in Auckland)
service industries
The Waikato and Bay of
Plenty area offers many exciting activities and attractions
within the central North Island region. Major NZ industries in
this region include:
dairy farming industries
forestry and timber
processing
pulp and paper production
tourism
fishing
horse breeding
horticulture and floriculture
food processing
mining
scientific and industrial
research & development
Hawkes Bay and Gisborne can be found in the North Islands East Coast and offers a relaxed
and peaceful lifestyle for residents and visitors alike. Major NZ
industries in this region include:
pastoral farming
horticulture and viticulture
fishing
food processing
tourism
forestry and wood processing
light industrial
manufacturing
Manawatu, Wanganui and
Taranaki are popular North Island areas. Major NZ
industries in this region include:
pastoral & dairy farming
education
scientific and industrial
research
vocational development and
training
oil, gas and petrochemical
production
processing & engineering
forestry
Wellington is New
Zealand’s spectacular Capital City and is home to a
diversifying array of cultural activities and scenic attractions.
Major NZ industries in this region include:
finance
government
education
scientific & industrial
research
tourism
film & television
information technology and
telecommunications
secondary processing
Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast make up ‘the top half’ of the
South Island. Major NZ industries in this region include:
tourism
viticulture
horticulture
pastoral farming
food processing
fishing & seafood
processing
forestry & wood
processing
mining
The Canterbury region is
home to the South Island’s largest city, Christchurch, which
is also the third largest city in New Zealand. Major NZ
industries in this region include:
pastoral & dairy farming
horticulture
viticulture
tourism
education
research & development
manufacturing
electronics,
telecommunications & software development
biotechnology
food processing
Otago and Southland are fertile regions of green farmland and forest offering a
rugged beauty to the lower South Island. Major NZ industries in
this region include:
Auckland
Hawkes Bay
Wellington
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