Canterbury facing drier spring as La Niña conditions develop

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 2:55pm

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Canterbury is expected to experience a drier-than-usual spring and early summer. Rainfall levels across the region are likely to be near or below normal as La Niña conditions build in the Pacific.

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1. The PressWed 1 Oct 2025, 1:29pm

   Canterbury outlook: Drier spring predicted as La Niña looms (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesWed 1 Oct 2025, 2:55pm

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