Tag: North Island
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Weather Update: Parts of North Island Recovering from Storm Damage
Heavy rain and strong winds linger, prompting water conservation measures Parts of the North Island, including Horowhenua, are still grappling with the aftereffects of a powerful storm that dumped heavy rain and triggered widespread power outages. Local authorities are asking residents to conserve water immediately as the region’s water and wastewater systems come under ongoing…
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Bridging the Gap: North vs South Island Economic Divide Deepens, Infometrics Finds
Overview of the North-South Economic Divide New Zealand’s regional economy continues to show a split, with the North Island and the South Island following different growth trajectories despite broad improvement in most regions. A new assessment by Infometrics, a respected economic consultancy, highlights that while many areas are recording meaningful gains, the disparity between the…
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Persistent North vs South Island Economic Divide and What It Means for NZ
Introduction: A persistent regional split despite overall gains The economic landscape of New Zealand remains uneven, with the North Island continuing to outpace the South in several key indicators, even as most regions show meaningful gains. Infometrics’ latest analysis underscores a persistent divide between the North and South islands, driven by differences in population growth,…
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Economic divide between NZ’s North and South Islands persists, Infometrics says
Persistent gaps mark NZ’s regional economy The debate over how evenly wealth and opportunity are spread around New Zealand’s two main landmasses continues, even as most regions post healthier growth. Infometrics, a leading economic consultancy, notes that while several regions have moved forward with better job creation and higher output, the North Island and South…
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Wild Night: Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk Across North Island
Overview: Stormy Conditions Continue Across the North Island A forecast of persistent heavy rainfall has kept residents on alert across much of New Zealand’s North Island. Weather services warn that two converging weather systems are sustaining intense downpours, with the risk of localised flooding increasing as rivers swell and roadways become impassable in parts of…
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Wild Night: Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Across New Zealand’s North Island
Overview: Wild Night Brings Heavy Rain Across the North Island A wild night of heavy rain is sweeping across much of New Zealand’s North Island, with meteorologists warning of ongoing downpours and rising flood risk. Two weather systems converged yesterday afternoon, triggering a prolonged period of intense rainfall that continues to affect communities, transport links,…
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Winter Storm Strikes South Island While Central North Island Faces Lightning-Powered Power Outages
Snow Clauses the South Island while North Island confronts a power crisis A wintery front has turned parts of New Zealand into a snowy landscape, with residents in the South Canterbury waking to thick snow covering roads and farmland. The conditions have not only disrupted daily life on the ground but also sparked transport delays…