What the arrival of El Niño means for the Pacific Islands

Over the coming months, countires in the Western Pacific are likely to experience drier-than-usual conditions. Photo: Supplied/ 123rf The Secretariat of the Pa…

RNZ · 2026-06-16T19:12:52.000Z

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RNZ2026-06-16T19:15:52.000Z

They've been saying El Niño is coming for months, but suddenly SPREP announces it like it's breaking news. Classic distraction from the real stuff happening with the govt.

Drew Parker2026-06-16T19:55:52.000Z

people like u would complain if they warned early too. Can't win

Sam North2026-06-16T19:30:52.000Z

Great. So we get no rain AND my power bill goes up cos they'll blame it on 'drier conditions'. Bloody typical.

Jordan Bell2026-06-16T20:22:52.000Z

nah, they always wait till it's happening to say something. Typical SPREP

Leo McKenzie2026-06-16T19:36:52.000Z

another dry summer ahead, better start filling up the tanks now

Jordan Bell2026-06-16T19:46:52.000Z

Why is no one talking about how climate change is making these events worse??? We need real action not just reports

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What the arrival of El Niño means for the Pacific Islands

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Drew Parker

2026-06-16T20:04:52.000Z

Mornin' coffee interrupted by this... great. At least the weather's been good last week I guess?

Stuff2026-06-16T20:37:52.000Z

Exactly. But good luck getting them to actually DO something about it. Ffs

Riley Scott2026-06-16T20:18:52.000Z

time to stock up on bottled water then, not like the council will sort us out

Leo McKenzie2026-06-16T20:28:52.000Z

buy now before the panic buying starts lol

Stuff2026-06-16T20:34:52.000Z

What a load of shit. They announce this now when half the islands are already in drought?? Where's the plan or just more talk.

RNZ2026-06-16T20:57:52.000Z

watch them blame the lack of rain on El Niño while ignoring the real climate shifts...

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