Drought
Scientists say drought conditions are damaging mussel farms
Scientists are backing a mussel farmer's assessment that warmer weather is dramatically slashing their harvest, to the point where hundreds of jobs will go. Audio
Should public money be used for large scale water storage
Irrigation New Zealand and Federated Farmers both say the nations economic future depends on water storage - because climate change is bringing more frequent acute and widespread dry periods. They… Audio
World Weather
MetService severe weather forecaster Erick Brenstrum on how a day doesn't go by without some weather. Most of planet has been above average temperature, though one or two areas have been below… Audio
Only 13 days of water left for Opuha Dam
Lake Opuha in South Canterbury is just 13 days away from having to turn off the tap for the 250 farmers who rely on it for irrigation. Audio
Drought declared across most of South Island
The Government has today declared that large parts of the South Island are in drought; that encompasses most of Otago, Canterbury and Marlborough. Audio
Primary Industries Minister may declare state of drought
The Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is expected to declare a state of drought when he visits the parched South Canterbury region today. Audio
Otago and Canterbury facing worst drought in decades
Nine to Noon speaks with David Hewson, chair of the South Canterbury Rural Support Trust, and David McAtamney, a North Otago farmer and chairperson of Kyeburn Catchment Limited. Audio
Rain not expected to ease drought woes
Much-needed rain fell this weekend on parts of the country which have not seen rain in a long time. Audio
Irrigation taps being turned off as council pleads for help
The Otago Regional Council is pleading for the Government to declare a drought as taps are turned off at irrigation dams. Audio
Drought conditions in Canterbury
Canterbury farmers are urging the government to declare a drought, and want to be able to take water from Lake Tekapo. A South Island Farmer who has changed his practices to withstand continuing… Audio
Warm, dry weather here to stay
Joining us is a weather forecaster with National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research, Chris Brandolino. Audio
Farmers call on minister to declare drought now
Farmers in Canterbury and Wairarapa say their regions are already in the grip of a drought and the government needs to make an official declaration now. Audio
Farmers demand more water, government help with drought
Farmers are urging the government to declare a drought and to find a way in Canterbury to get more water to their farms. Audio
Wairarapa dairy farmers join call for drought to be declared
Farmers in Canterbury and Wairarapa want the Minister for Primary Industries to declare a drought so they can receive extra financial support. Audio
Fed Farmers push for Lake Tekapo irrigation for South Canterbury
Farmers in South Canterbury are pushing to tap into Lake Tekapo as they face weeks of more extremely dry conditions. Audio
Parched farmers agitate for alpine water
Parched farmers are agitating for Government action over freeing up water from Lake Tekapo, saying if they had alpine water they wouldn't be in such dire straits. Audio
Farmers say declaring drought will achieve little
A farming leader says things will soon be desperate in Canterbury if water for irrigation dries up. Audio
Looming drought pushes farmers to act quickly
A North Canterbury farmer has sold 14-hundred of his lambs in anticipation of a looming drought. Audio
Fish and Game salvaging trout from dried up rivers
A looming drought in the South Island has brought a few F words to the forefront, - farmers, fires, and now, fish. Audio