If you suffer from hayfever, checking the pollen forecast will likely be a part of your daily ritual — but chances are you've never thought about where those forecasts come from.
Back in August, scientists and meteorologists warned Kiwis should brace for a bad spring and summer, with lots of pollen expected. Has that forecast changed? Pollen forecaster Dr David Fountain joins the show.
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