Drought forecasting dashboard
NIWA and MPI are working together to develop a new drought forecasting tool. It uses innovative climate modelling, the latest in machine learning and other data-driven techniques to predict rainfall 35 days ahead. It will help farmers and growers better prepare for periods of dryness and drought.
Climate and weather
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Hotspot Watch 23 February 2024
Hotspot23 February 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 15 February 2024
Hotspot15 February 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 7 February 2024
Hotspot07 February 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 1 February 2024
Hotspot01 February 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry con -
Hotspot Watch 26 January 2024
Hotspot26 January 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Warm oceans behind our hot, humid weather
Media release25 January 2024A strong marine heatwave is contributing to New Zealand’s unusually hot weather -
Hotspot Watch 19 January 2024
Hotspot19 January 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 11 January 2024
Hotspot11 January 2024A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 20 December 2023
Hotspot21 December 2023This is the last Hotspot Watch for 2023. Normal service will resume on 11th Jan 2024. -
Hot stuff for 2023 and Christmas forecast
Media release21 December 20232023 is tracking to be one of the top three hottest years on record for Aotearoa New Zealand. -
Hotspot Watch 15 December 2023
Hotspot15 December 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. -
Hotspot Watch 8 December 2023
Hotspot08 December 2023A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.