RNZ3 Jun, 2026 03:33 AM3 mins to readAn El Nino weather pattern is likely to develop this winter and peak during New Zealand's summer of 2026–27. Photo / RNZ, Rebekah Parsons-KingAn El Nino weather pattern is likely to develop this winter and peak during New Zealand's summer of 2026–27. Photo / RNZ, Rebekah Parsons-KingBy Kate Newton of RNZAn El Nino that peaks over the New Zealand summer is now very likely, bringing with it the risks of drought, extremely hot days and wildfire.
Earth Sciences New Zealand and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) are warning that an El
