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Floods
Education ResourceRiver floods occur when water spills from a river channel onto land that is normally dry, and are one of New Zealand's costliest natural hazards. -
The impact of El Niño and La Niña on New Zealand's climate
El Niño accounts for less than 25 percent of the year-to year variance in seasonal rainfall and temperature at most locations in New Zealand. -
New Zealand Drought Monitor
ServiceThe New Zealand Drought Monitor is a system for keeping track of drought conditions across New Zealand based on a standardised climate index. -
Lesson 2: Wind
Education ResourceSometimes wind can feel like a bit of a mystery because we can feel it, but not see it. -
Lesson 9: Ngā Tohu o te Taiao – Māori environmental indicators
Education ResourceThis lesson will explore the use of Māori environmental indicators [tohu] to anticipate local weather and climate conditions.
