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16 April 1897: The storm of 1897 was a severe storm that struck the lower to central North Island of New Zealand on 16 April 1897. It caused the ship Zuleika to run aground near Cape Palliser, with the loss of 12 lives, and severe flooding.
New Zealand Between Monday 10 April and Tuesday 11 April, four significant tornadoes struck. There was one in Tasman District , one in East Auckland , one in Paraparaumu, and one in Waitara, resulting in over 60 homes being damaged and 10 homes yellow stickered.
Tongariro National Park, New Zealand 1 0 A weak tornado was seen over the national park [32] North Island tornadoes 9-11 April 2023 Taranaki, Wellington, Nelson, Tasman District, New Zealand 4 1 injury Four tornadoes struck Taranaki, Nelson, and Wellington. Numerous homes were damaged, and one person was injured. [33] Lower Hutt tornado
Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited (MetService) (Māori: Te Ratonga Tirorangi, lit. 'Satellite Service') is the national meteorological service of New Zealand. MetService was established as a state-owned enterprise in 1992. It employs about 300 staff, and its headquarters are in Wellington, New Zealand. Prior to becoming a state ...
While the Canterbury and Otago regions also experienced heavy rainfall, the Southland and Fiordland bore the brunt of the wet weather front due to a deep layer of humid air during a 36-hour period between 26 and 27 January. In Southland's high country areas, the hills and mountains were inundated by the moist north-westerly airstream.
1 April The minimum wage is increased from $22.70 to $23.15 an hour. [100]Pharmacies become permitted to vaccinate children under the age of five. [101]4 April – The New Zealand Government announces that local councils will have to hold referendums on Māori wards and constituencies.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is a 32-team tournament featuring top professional clubs from around the world, set to begin June 15, 2025, in the U.S. (Photo courtesy of FIFA)
New Zealand's forest ecosystems for example are being considered as the second most endangered of the world, with only 7% of the natural habitat remaining. [12] A male brown kiwi. Eighty per cent of New Zealand's biota is endemic. New Zealand's biodiversity exhibits high levels of endemism, both in its flora and fauna.