environment New Zealand
Report details rising climate pressures in New Zealand
1.36°C
New Zealand’s annual average temperature has risen since records began in 1909
New Zealand’s Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 report says greenhouse gas levels, temperatures and ocean warming are rising, while glaciers are shrinking. It warns of more intense heatwaves and further climate-related risks.
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- 1.36°C
New Zealand’s annual average temperature has risen since records began in 1909
“New Zealand’s annual average temperature has risen by 1.36C since records began in 1909”
- 7years
New Zealand had seven of its 10 warmest years during the last decade
“seven of the 10 warmest years on record occurred in the last decade”
- 3,000glaciers
New Zealand had approximately 3000 glaciers
“New Zealand has roughly 3000 glaciers”