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Droughts, long hot days, more pests and invasive plants, and increasingly severe weather are all risks faced by the Wairarapa rural community, leaders heard this week.
Representatives from the Carterton council rural advisory group, and Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa district councils attended a workshop facilitated by Greater Wellington Regional Council on climate risk impact on the rural community.
Presenting at the event, regional council climate change manager Jake Roos said recent windstorms were just one example of extremely powerful weather.
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