Medium-scale drought declared in Taranaki

Thursday 27 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 27 Feb 2025, 1:42pm

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Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has classified drought conditions in Taranaki as a medium-scale adverse event. Hot, dry weather and low rainfall have limited pasture growth, forcing some farmers and growers to sell livestock early or provide additional feed.

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1. 1NewsThu 27 Feb 2025, 10:01am

   Drought declared in Taranaki (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 27 Feb 2025, 11:03am

   Drought declared in Taranaki amid 'desperate conditions' (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 27 Feb 2025, 1:42pm

   Taranaki drought declared, farmers face severe conditions (opens in new tab)