Story: Climate All images & media From page 1 – New Zealand’s climate Winds over the southern hemisphere Mean atmospheric pressure, 1971–2000 Mean annual sunshine hours, 1971–2000 Temperature variations, 1900–2004 From page 2 – Regional climates Mean annual temperatures, 1971–2000 Mean annual rainfall, 1971–2000 Summer maximum daily temperatures, Auckland and Alexandra Mean monthly rainfall, 1971–2000 Regional climates From page 3 – New Zealand and global climate patterns Dry pond, spring 2001 Wind and air pressure during El Niño and La Niña Rainfall during El Niño and La Niña Southern Oscillation Index, 1955–2005 Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation, 1920–2000 Mean annual rainfall 1978–98 compared to 1957–77 From page 4 – Climate and life in New Zealand Auckland yachting West Coast trampers Wairarapa drought Lake Tekapo, May 2003
