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The uncertain risk of El Niño

🕓 6 min read
9 Oct 2026
Close-up of dry, cracked ground in a sunlit field, symbolizing drought.
New Zealand’s rural economy has been doing much of the heavy lifting in the recovery. Strong export returns have supported farm incomes and spending across provincial areas, particularly in the South Island.

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