After relentless downpours across the North Island for most of the year, the weather in Aotearoa is about to take a rapid turn.  

Meteorologists are predicting that we will soon see El Niño conditions take hold, bringing warm, dry weather. 

But those rejoicing about the prospect of a hot summer might want to put the cork in the champagne and reflect on what this actually means. 

So what’s headed our way, and what all-time records are likely to be broken this summer? Could dry conditions lead to environmental complications we just aren’t prepared for? 

NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll joins Damien to explain the rapid weather change headed our way. 

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Damien Ventuto
Producers: Paddy Fox and Shaun D Wilson
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

After relentless downpours across the North Island for most of the year, the weather in Aotearoa is about to take a rapid turn.  
Meteorologists are predicting that we will soon see El Niño conditions take hold, bringing warm, dry weather. 
But those rejoicing about the prospect of a hot summer might want to put the cork in the champagne and reflect on what this actually means. 
So what’s headed our way, and what all-time records are likely to be broken this summer? Could dry conditions lead to environmental complications we just aren’t prepared for? 
NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll joins Damien to explain the rapid weather change headed our way. 
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Damien Ventuto Producers: Paddy Fox and Shaun D Wilson Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. 

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.