Drought conditions impact Far North water and Waikato grazing agreements

Waikato TimesNZ HeraldThursday 13 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Waikato Times, Todd McClay, Far North District Council

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Worsening drought conditions are causing falling river and soil moisture levels in the Far North, potentially leading to more water restrictions. In the Waikato, scarce grass is making grazing contracts a significant concern for farmers as no major rain is forecast until late March.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Thu 13 Mar 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 60 minutes
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Grass a hot commodity as no end to drought in sight (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    More Far North water restrictions possible as drought bites (opens in new tab)