New Zealand faces significant temperature increase, extreme heat, and reduced rainfall, with greater risks of extreme weather events.

New Zealand's climate is expected to warm significantly by 2099, with projections indicating a rise in extremely hot days, particularly in Auckland and Hamilton, alongside reduced annual rainfall and increased dry days. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research warns of a higher risk of extreme weather events, urging immediate climate action. Critics, including Green Party spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick, argue that current government plans lack ambition and could hinder carbon neutrality by 2050.

September 17, 2024
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