Drought: New Zealand's driest areas

The North Island has had one of its driest summers in years, with farmers now feeling the brunt of the lack of water.

Lake Kiwitahi the water reservoir at Kiwitahi, that supplies water to Morrinsville is drying up with a drought about to be announced in the Waikato. Photo / Christine Cornege

Image 1 of 36: Lake Kiwitahi the water reservoir at Kiwitahi, that supplies water to Morrinsville is drying up with a drought about to be announced in the Waikato. Photo / Christine Cornege