I have to agree with their findings compared to the recollections of folk I've met who've worked and lived in the BOP for some time. Much drier in the summer, (and nobody could really argue about this summer), and warmer winters, particularly in inland areas such as Kawerau, Rotorua and Tokoroa. No complaints from me, but then I don't work in Agriculture!!
p.s. This is a New Zealand forum, but the spell checker still picked up Kawerau, Rotorua and Tokoroa, or is my spelling as bad as my pronunciation. x

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