Weatherzone, By: Sarina Locke, 05/06/2013
The drought has broken in New Zealand, marking an end to the driest period in 30 years. There have been significant falls of rain on the harder-hit North Island over the past two weeks.
The dairy industry is estimated to have lost $1.4 billion ($NZ1.7 billion) because of the cost of feeding and reduced milk supply. Conor English, chief executive of the Federated Farmers of New Zealand, says dairy production will continue to be at a reduced level.
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