Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
September 2014 climate summary
| Rainfall | Below normal (50-79%) rainfall was recorded for much of the South Island with pockets of well below normal (< 50%) rainfall observed in some locations. Conversely, above normal (120-149%) September rainfall occurred in several North Island regions including parts of Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Manawatu- Whanganui and Taranaki. |
| Temperature | A
mild September for the majority of the North Island and
parts of the West Coast. Below average temperatures (-1.20 to -0.51°C) for much of coastal Otago and close to average (within 0.50°C of average) temperatures elsewhere. |
| Soil Moisture | As of 1 October, 2014 soil moisture levels on the east coast of the South Island were below normal for the time of year, while levels for the remainder of the South Island were near normal. Soil moisture levels in the North Island were at field capacity and were slightly wetter than normal in the Hawke’s Bay. |
| Sunshine | A sunny September for the South Island with above normal (110-125%) sunshine recorded. Near normal (90-109%) sunshine for the North Island, Marlborough and Nelson. |
Full summary: Climate_Summary_September_2014.pdf
Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
Electricity Networks Association: How Many More Trees Need To Fall On Power Lines Before The Rules Change?
Parrot Analytics: Netflix Earnings - Price Hikes With Minimal Churn | Will Netflix Be A Bright Spot For Markets?
Canterbury Museum: Mystery Molars Lead To Discovery Of Giant Crayfish In Ancient Aotearoa New Zealand
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga: Māori Concerns About Misuse Of Facial Recognition Technology Highlighted In Science
Retail NZ: Retailers Call For Flexibility On Easter Trading Hours
WorkSafe NZ: Worker’s Six-Metre Fall Prompts Industry Call-Out
