18 November 2010
River flows information and outlooks
October river flows
Some high flows, especially in the northeast of the North Island. Low flows in Northland and the central and southern South Island.
River flows, August to October 2010
Flows over the last three months (August to October 2010) ranged from well above normal in the central North Island, and above normal over most of the South Island, to normal in parts of Northland, Bay of Plenty, and Southland.
Outlook by region, November 2010 to January 2011
| Northern North Island | There is no clear guidance on river flows |
| Southwest North Island | Normal river flows are likely |
| Southeast North Island | Above normal river flows are likely |
| Northern South Island | Normal river flows are likely |
| West and south South Island | Below normal or normal river flows are likely |
| Eastern South Island | Below normal river flows are likely |
Maps and more details of our three-monthly outlook for river flows, soil moisture, rainfall, and temperature are available in NIWA's Seasonal Climate Outlook. See the latest New Zealand Climate Update for more general climate forecasts and restrospective information.