# New Zealand records third-warmest winter on record

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Podcast: [Headline News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/headline-news-207830)
Published: 2026-09-04T07:24:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2721856
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New Zealand recorded its third-warmest winter on record in 2026, with a nationwide average temperature of 9.7 degrees Celsius. Exceptional warmth in June and relatively warm conditions across the South Island were key features of the season.

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