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Drought

BusinessJune 18

GDP probably dominated by drought flow-on and quake rebuild

Drought and the Christchurch rebuild are expected to dominate the GDP data out tomorrow, with economic activity expected to have grown by 0.7% in the three months ending in March.
NationalApril 22

Drought status may be lifted

Drought status may be lifted for some areas of the country as the Government begins talks with experts following extensive rain in recent weeks.
BusinessApril 15

Dry spell hits hydro storage

The extent of the drought in the North Island became more apparent yesterday when Contact Energy released its latest operating statistics.
Dry spell hits hydro storage
Dry spell hits hydro storage
NationalApril 1

Rain brings some relief for farmers

Heavy rain has given some farmers confidence they have now beaten the devastating record drought.
NationalMarch 11

Govt warns farmers over drought

Farmers must adapt their practices if droughts become more common rather than relying on state bailouts, the Government warns.
NationalMarch 10

Drought continues to bite in Nth Island

The parched North Island won't see rain for at least a week as hot, dry weather continues to dominate in what has been described as one of the worst droughts since the 1940s.
NationalMarch 5

Little relief in sight for Northland drought

Northland has had its driest start to a year in more than six decades, with little short-term relief on the horizon for drought-stricken farmers.
NationalFebruary 27

Drought declaration welcomed by farmers

The official declaration of a state of drought in Northland has been welcomed by farmers, who say it will bring much-needed support to those affected.
NewsDecember 1

Farmers concerned dry weather may signal drought

Federated Farmers leaders say they are worried that dry conditions starting to develop around the country may signal a summer drought.
NationalMay 13

Drought continues as rain falls

Smatterings of rainfall throughout much of the country this week failed to bring drought relief to the most parched regions.
NewsMay 3

Downpour after drought in April

Otago may have been declared to be in drought in early April but by the end of the month some towns in the region had received their first significant rainfall in nearly a year.
Central OtagoMay 2

Rain welcomed in Central but caution on drought

It took two or three successive dry years to make the current drought, so it will take more than one significant rainfall to ease the situation - that was the message yesterday from Central Otago farmers.
Rain welcomed in Central but caution on drought
Rain welcomed in Central but caution on drought
NewsMay 2

Otago gets drought relief

The Government is extending drought relief to a further four regions - Otago, Bay of Plenty, South Taranaki and parts of South Canterbury.
North OtagoApril 30

Discussions on drought

The effects of drought on farming practice will be discussed at a meeting at Five Forks this month.
Central OtagoApril 26

It never rains - but then it pours

Irony was on the minds of those attending a drought meeting in Ranfurly yesterday as persistent rain fell on previously-parched farmland nearby.
It never rains - but then it pours
It never rains - but then it pours
NewsApril 20

Govt help sought as drought bites

Worsening dry conditions have forced rural farming leaders to seek help from the Government.
Govt help sought as drought bites
Govt help sought as drought bites
NewsApril 19

Dry, but it's been worse, Kauru Hill farmers says

Kauru Hill farmer Bryce Burnett admits that before a recent family holiday he was "getting a bit annoyed" about the dry conditions.
Dry, but it's been worse, Kauru Hill farmers says
Dry, but it's been worse, Kauru Hill farmers says
NewsApril 8

Drought brings 'weak tail' to farm production: Rabobank

New Zealand farmers will have less to sell than usual this autumn as several regions slide into drought, creating a "weak tail" to the main primary production season, says a leading rural bank.
NationalMarch 2

Kaitaia residents told to save water

Residents of Kaitaia in the Far North have been told they could have their water turned off if they do not step up their conservation efforts.
Kaitaia residents told to save water
Kaitaia residents told to save water
WorldFebruary 7

WA drought, evidence of dramatic climate change: study

The author behind a new study linking 30-year drought in Western Australia with heavy snowfall in Antarctica says it is strong evidence man-made greenhouse gases have provoked dramatic climate change.
WA drought, evidence of dramatic climate change: study
WA drought, evidence of dramatic climate change: study