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New Zealand Urges Homes Ready for El Niño Drought

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 11:12 PM UTC · How we work

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New Zealand authorities are urging residents to ready homes for El Niño-driven drought and fire risks.
Daylight saving begins the last Sunday in September 2026, moving clocks forward one hour.
Auckland Council’s “Get Ready” campaign advises households, farmers and rural communities to check water supplies and emergency plans.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand manager Tom Ronaldson urged Kiwis to test, replace expired smoke alarms and install long-life photoelectric units in every bedroom.

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New Zealand authorities are urging residents to ready homes for El Niño-driven drought and fire risks.
Daylight saving begins the last Sunday in September 2026, moving clocks forward one hour.
Auckland Council’s “Get Ready” campaign advises households, farmers and rural communities to check water supplies and emergency plans.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand manager Tom Ronaldson urged Kiwis to test, replace expired smoke alarms and install long-life photoelectric units in every bedroom.