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Pacific/Auckland |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+13 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Manawatū is a distinctive region in the southern part of New Zealand's North Island, centered on Palmerston North and extending to the magnificent Manutahi Gorge and Wairarapa borderlands. Combining urban convenience with rural tranquillity, the area is surrounded by the Ruahine Ranges and the Manutahi River, which meanders through the area, producing a wealth of agricultural resources and outdoor attractions. As the "City of Knowledge", Palmerston North is home to Massey University, which attracts young students and innovators, while the surrounding area is known for its livestock, horticulture and specialty crafts. Whether you're exploring the gorge trails, experiencing farm life or taking in the multicultural atmosphere, Manutahi is a hidden gem on the North Island that showcases New Zealand's unique natural charm and community vibrancy.
Located in the western part of Guangdong Province, Luoding is a county-level city under the administration of Yunfu City, known as the "Gateway to Western Guangdong" and the "Breadbasket of Lingnan", situated at the crossroads of Guangfu and Bagui cultures, with a long history of more than 1,400 years since it was established in the Southern Dynasty, and is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". It is one of the "Ancient Cultural Counties of Guangdong". The Changgangpo Ferry Trough in the county is known as the "Red Flag Canal of the South", which is a model of modern water conservancy engineering; Luoding has abundant products such as rice and cinnamon, and has deep agricultural roots. As an important node of the Maritime Silk Road, Luoding integrates the diverse cultures of Guangfu, Hakka and Lingnan, and retains a rich human heritage of ancient villages and ancestral halls. Nowadays, Luoding, relying on the advantages of the transportation hub, is accelerating its integration into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and writing a new modern chapter of the millennium-old town with the synergistic development of eco-agriculture, cultural and tourism industries, and manufacturing industry.