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'Surprises are always possible': Meteorologist warns of strong El Nino ahead

New Zealand may face reduced rainfall this winter due to a significant El Nino event, MetService warns.

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Editorial Team
June 2, 2026
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Home / New Zealand NZ Herald 2 Jun, 2026 05:09 AM 2 mins to read MetService morning weather update: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 New Zealand could be hit by a significant El Nino event, which could see reduced rainfall across the country this winter. Earth Sciences New Zealand has monitored signs of a developing El Nino, a climate phenomenon where surface water in the eastern Pacific is hotter than usual and shifts tropical Advertisement Advertise with NZME.

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