A stormy start to 2023 - what's caused our wet summer?

After a rough 2022, we all could have used a nice summer break to help us recharge for the year ahead. But the weather had other ideas.   A constant stream of rain, not helped by an ex-cyclone, well and truly dampened the country’s hopes for a good summer – and left a trail of destruction in its path.   It once again has raised the question about the impact of climate change and whether New Zealand is built to withstand Mother Nature’s worst.   To discuss New Zealand’s summer of rain, Damien is joined by NIWA meteorologist Ben Noll, who shares details on what goes into predicting weather and whether these wet summers are set to become the norm.   Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Damien VenutoProducer: Paddy FoxExecutive Producer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.