Drought in New Zealand

Dry summer months (December through February) can set the stage for water shortages and drought in autumn.
New Zealand Browned by Drought
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New Zealand Browned by Drought

North Island vegetation shows signs of stress during one the region’s most severe droughts on record.

Published May 7, 2020

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Drought in New Zealand
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Drought in New Zealand

Lush green landscapes in New Zealand’s North Island took on a browner hue in summer 2013, as the area contended with one of the worst droughts in decades.

Published Apr 26, 2013

Image of the Day Land Drought