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Farmers face water restrictions as El Nino develops

NZ farmers are facing summer water restrictions in some regions as an El Nino weather pattern develops.

Jim Salinger: Weather teams wasting resources

Hot, dry summer predicted

Sun-lovers should head to the Bay of Plenty or Hawkes Bay for the best weather this summer, but most of the country can expect warmer, drier weather.

NZ research offers chance to break into $1.6b seaweed industry

Hauraki Gulf: Planning for the future

As valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.

Warmer weather predicted for spring

Farmers fear drought looming as summer comes early

Farmers told to be ready for drought

Govt may consider drought assistance

The Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.