Tasman

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Tasman Rātūmahatanga (Māori)
Province
Flag Seal
Location of Tasman in New Duveland
Country	New Duveland
Established	18th November 1903
Seat	Plymouth
Government
• Type	Provincial Legislature
• Premier	Michael Rousseau (Labor Party)
Area
• Total	104,294 km2 (40,268 sq mi)
Population  (2023)
• Total	2,443,790
• Density	23/km2 (61/sq mi)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+11 (NDST)
ISO 3166 code	TAS
Website	www.Tasman.gov.nd

The Province of Tasman, New Duveland is one of New Duveland's seven Provinces. The capital of the province is Plymouth, which is the 5th largest city in New Duveland. The Province is the 2nd smallest in New Duveland and the 5th largest in population, located on New Duveland's Motu Matua.

The province has around 8.35% of the total population of New Duveland, with roughly 62% located in Plymouth. The total population of the division at the 2023 census was 2,443,790.

Etymology

Tasman is named after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who discovered New Duveland in 1642 during a voyage for the Dutch East India Company. The name "Tasman" originates from Abel Tasman's surname, which is of Dutch origin. Abel Tasman was a prominent explorer and navigator in the 17th century, known for his voyages of discovery and exploration in the Pacific region. In December of 1642, Tasman and his crew were the first Europeans to discover New Duveland. They sailed along the south coast of the mainland, but due to a misunderstanding and a violent encounter with the local Māori people, they did not land on the mainland.

However, as Tasman itself lies hundreds of kilometres away from the land that Abel Tasman sailed past, which was most likely just the southern coast of McKenzie, the province is more so named after the Tasman Sea, which sits to the west of the Province, as well as the Northern Tasman Ranges, which forms the eastern border of the province with Devereaux.

Tasman's Māori name, "Rātūmahatanga," is a significant aspect of the province's culture and history. The name's etymology derives from the Māori language and combines four distinct elements to convey a powerful message. "Rā" represents the sun, which is a vital part of the province's warm and sunny climate. "Tū" means "standing," which can be interpreted as the sun standing still in the sky, emphasizing the enduring nature of the province's climate. "Maha" means "many," which emphasizes the frequency and consistency of the sun's presence in Tasman. Finally, "tanga" means "permanence" or "eternity," highlighting the everlasting nature of the sun's presence in the province. The name Rātūmahatanga not only reflects the climate of the province but also the enduring nature of its people and their connection to the land. The Māori people have a strong cultural presence in the region and continue to maintain a deep spiritual connection to the land and the elements. The name reflects the importance of the sun to Māori culture and its symbolism in many traditional ceremonies and customs.

Geography

Tasman is home to Roto Nui, the largest lake in the country with a surface area of 675m2.

Lord Howe Island is just one of many islands of Tasman.

Ball's Pyramid is a unique remnant of a shield volcano and calder, and is the tallest volcanic stack in the world at 562m high.

Climate

Köppen climate types in Tasman.

National parks

Tasman is home to New Duveland's tallest mountain, Kei Runga Kapua/Mount Luiz, at 4,132m tall.

Demographics

Urban areas

Plymouth is by far the largest city in Tasman.

Largest cities or towns in Tasman New Duveland National Statistics
	Rank	Name	Region	Pop.	Rank	Name	Region	Pop.
Plymouth Onairo	1	Plymouth	Greater Plymouth	1,513,268	11	Kapuni	Southern Roto Nui	13,800	Hamilton Georgetown
	2	Onairo	North Domett Bay	295,029	12	Poukiore	Ngaio Bay & Great Lakes	12,548
	3	Hamilton	Southern Roto Nui	130,654	13	Tahakopa	Elizabeth Bay	11,575
	4	Georgetown	Elizabeth Bay	43,117	14	Tapawera	Ngaio Bay & Great Lakes	9,577
	5	Margnac	Kei Runga Kapua	39,730	15	Pakurangi	Kei Runga Kapua	9,213
	6	Ngaitmoti	Ngaio Bay & Great Lakes	36,147	16	Barnstaple	Ngaio Bay & Great Lakes	8,976
	7	Waotu	Northern Roto Nui	26,281	17	Medina	North Domett Bay	8,435
	8	Thornbury	Western Roto Nui	20,604	18	Waterford	Moa Creek	7,935
	9	Puketeraki	Puketeraki Valley	18,724	19	Hawea	Eastern Ōmokoroa	7,540
	10	Anakiwa	Fitzgerald Valley	15,188	20	Tinui Valley	Kaupoi	6,780

Transport

Railways

Plymouth and Onairo share a common metro railway network, known as the Plymairo Metro.

Ferries

Plymouth has a large network of ferries operating within the St Mary Harbour.