Warming winters are changing NZ’s landscapes, bringing insect pests, smaller fruit and carbon loss.
NZ has experienced a particularly warm start to this winter, with record-high June temperatures in the capital and warm conditions nationwide.
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Warmer winters mean insect pests like wasps will likely spread further, while weedy plants and rats invade alpine zones, shrinking the refuge for endangered birds.
