Horses grazing in South Otago Photo: RNZ / Cosmo Kentish-Barnes
Gentle amounts of rain have tickled the grass on many North Island farms, although eastern parts such as Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa are drying quickly in the strong winds. In the South Island Canterbury and Central Otago are green. Central hasn't been so green at this time of year since 1982. Sheep farmers are most disappointed at the poor lamb prices.
