Post by Paddy by Grace on Apr 8, 2010 13:12:39 GMT -7
www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/07/2865773.htm?section=justin
As drought continues to grip northern parts of New Zealand, one town will soon start trucking in water.
The region surrounding Kaitaia is facing its worst drought in 60 years.
Much needed rain over Easter did not hit the northern part of New Zealand and Kaitaia will start trucking water in two weeks.
The Northland regional council says it will put the needs of people before that of fish and other fauna in the rivers.
Some farmers have destocked by as much as 50 per cent and they now face large feeding bills heading into winter.
Milk production in the area has also been halved.
Many farmers have compared it to the ongoing drought in parts of Australia.
As drought continues to grip northern parts of New Zealand, one town will soon start trucking in water.
The region surrounding Kaitaia is facing its worst drought in 60 years.
Much needed rain over Easter did not hit the northern part of New Zealand and Kaitaia will start trucking water in two weeks.
The Northland regional council says it will put the needs of people before that of fish and other fauna in the rivers.
Some farmers have destocked by as much as 50 per cent and they now face large feeding bills heading into winter.
Milk production in the area has also been halved.
Many farmers have compared it to the ongoing drought in parts of Australia.