28 Apr 2021

New Zealand's hydro lakes at lowest levels in 25 years

From Lately, 10:30 pm on 28 April 2021

The dry, mild weather is forecast to continue as the country's hydro lakes reach their lowest levels in 25 years. The aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point is cutting down its power use for a month to secure the country's electricity supply.  Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll chats to Susana Leiataua about what exactly is going on with the weather.

Landscape of Otago region viewed from Central Otago Railway bicycle trail in New Zealand

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