Displaying items by tag: weather

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 11:55

More regions to face drought declarations

Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson says the present weather conditions remain challenging for farmers.

Published in General News
Friday, 14 February 2025 10:46

Industry monitoring dry conditions

While it has been a great spring and summer for farmers, soil moisture levels in the Waikato are now plummeting as the dry February starts to bite.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 11:25

Wairoa flood review findings released

A review into the Wairoa flooding event on 26 June 2024 has found the flood was caused by a combination of factors leading to the river backing up and overflowing.

Published in General News
Thursday, 15 August 2024 13:25

Wine Weather

What's been going on?

Published in Industry
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 14:24

More drought funding for North Canterbury farmers

There’s more state support available for North Canterbury farmers impacted by the ongoing drought.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 11:55

West Coast set for calving

Most New Zealand regions are now calving or about to calve and if the good weather continues, the signs point to a good season.

Published in General News

States of Emergency have been declared in Haumoana, Wairoa and Hastings after storms have once again battered the East Coast of the North Island.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 11:25

Unreal hot air

OPINION: The Hound is perplexed about some of the over-the-top climate catastrophising by mainstream media outlets during the holidays.

Published in The Hound
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 07:25

Optimism grows

HorticultureNZ chair Barry O'Neil believes the mood in the sector is more positive than it's been all year.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 18 January 2023 07:25

Rain puts damper on Xmas berry harvest

A big December wet spell threw a spanner in the works for Canterbury berry growers during the vital pre-Christmas trade.

Published in General News
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