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Indicators of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

Infographic of climate change indicators in New Zealand

Climate change is becoming increasingly evident. Average and extreme temperatures have increased since pre-industrial times. The growing season has lengthened, and the number of frost days has decreased in most parts of the country. Annual rainfall is changing in most places, and medium-term droughts are becoming more frequent.

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