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A Marlborough winemaker has brought together a number of local wine industry personnel to help raise funds for the people of Vanuatu.

MPI says while recent rains have brought welcome respite from dry weather in much of the country, farmers in drought-affected regions will feel the impact of El Niño for months.

Widespread drought conditions in the South Island mean the medium-scale event classification will be extended until the end of June, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy announced today.

While drought conditions persist in many parts of the country, some irrigating farmers are coping well, says IrrigationNZ.

Although it has been variable across the country, recent rain has brought confidence to many farmers, says DairyNZ general manager extension, Andrew Reid.

"Everyone's trying all sorts of combinations to get through" is how Cheviot's Emmet Daly describes North Canterbury farmers' efforts to cope with their sixth season of drought.

El Nino will still be the main climate driver for the next three months or perhaps even longer despite recent rain, says Chris Brandolino, principal scientist forecasting at NIWA.

Despite recent rain, farmers in drought-affected parts of New Zealand will continue to feel the impacts of El Niño for months, as NIWA's latest seasonal outlook indicates.

Nelson apple growers have suffered significant losses from hail on Wednesday – some the size of 50c pieces.

With the country now experiencing an El Nino cycle, farmers are seeking all available information to help them plan ahead.