Run Generative AI inference with Amazon Bedrock in Asia Pacific (New Zealand)
Today, we’re excited to announce that Amazon Bedrock is now available in the Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region (ap-southeast-6). Customers in New Zealand can now access Anthropic Claude models and Amazon Nova models directly in the Auckland Region with cross-region inference capabilities. This development represents a significant advancement in the accessibility of generative AI technologies for businesses and developers operating in New Zealand.
Available Models
With the launch of Amazon Bedrock in New Zealand, users can take advantage of a variety of powerful models, including:
- Anthropic Claude Opus 4.5
- Anthropic Claude Opus 4.6
- Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4.5
- Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4.6
- Anthropic Claude Haiku 4.5
- Amazon Nova 2 Lite
How Cross-Region Inference Works
Cross-region inference allows users in New Zealand to seamlessly access and utilize AI models hosted in other regions. This functionality enhances performance and reduces latency, providing a smoother user experience. By leveraging Amazon’s global infrastructure, customers can achieve faster response times and improved reliability when running AI workloads.
Getting Started with Your First API Call
Getting started with Amazon Bedrock for generative AI inference is straightforward. Below are the steps to make your first API call:
- Sign Up for AWS: If you don’t already have an account, sign up for AWS to access Amazon Bedrock.
- Access the Amazon Bedrock Console: Navigate to the Amazon Bedrock console within the AWS Management Console.
- Select Your Model: Choose from the available models, such as those from Anthropic or Amazon.
- Configure Your API Call: Set up the parameters for your API call, including input data and desired output format.
- Execute the Call: Use the AWS SDK or command line interface to execute your API call and retrieve results.
Conclusion
The availability of Amazon Bedrock in the Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region marks a pivotal moment for organizations looking to harness the power of generative AI. With access to state-of-the-art models and the ability to perform cross-region inference, businesses can innovate faster and more efficiently. We encourage developers and enterprises in New Zealand to explore these new capabilities and integrate them into their applications to unlock new possibilities.
For further information and detailed documentation on how to get started, please visit the official AWS website.