Working in New Zealand

New Zealand Climate

New Zealand is surrounded by sea so our climate doesn’t get uncomfortably hot or unbearably cold. We have mild temperatures, moderately high rainfall and more than 2000 hours of sunshine.

  • Rain

    The West Coast of the South Island is the wettest area of New Zealand, whereas the area to the east of the mountains, just over 100km away, is the driest.
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  • Seasons

    Find out how our seasons create a playground for adventure and what kind of weather you can expect.
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  • Sun Safety

    Enjoy our summer by following some simple sun safe messages. Slip into a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat and wrap on some sunnies.
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  • Sunshine

    New Zealand has more than two thousand hours of sunshine per year. The sunniest areas, including the Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay and Nelson, enjoy in excess of 2350 hours.
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  • Temperature

    In New Zealand there are small variations between summer and winter temperatures. The north is subtropical and the south is temperate.
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