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This information was published in 1966 in An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock. It has not been corrected and will not be updated.

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Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms are not numerous. Their frequency is greatest in the north and west where thunder is heard on 15–20 days a year; east of the ranges the figure is five or less.


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