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Farmers in Hawke's Bay and Manawatū face green drought

NZ HeraldThe PostFriday 26 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Farmers in Hawke's Bay and Manawatū are experiencing a green drought as they wait for spring rains. Low water supply and tight feed levels are stretching resources, with dam levels comparable to mid-summer.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 26 Sep 2025, 8:51am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    ‘Green drought’ in Hawke’s Bay, Manawatū has farmers waiting for spring rains (opens in new tab)

  2. The PostThe Post via RNZ

    'Green drought' in Hawke's Bay, Manawatū has farmers thirsting for spring rains (opens in new tab)