Contents

Contents : Aoetearoa - Land of the long white cloud; the atmosphere; Aoetearoa New Zealand’s place in world weather; North and South : from the Kermadec Islands to the Subantarctic Islands; the sun; hot air - going up in smoke; air - always on the move; the water cycle - where does rain go; water words; why is Auckland’s weather so changeable; why is Wellington so windy; why is the West Coast so wet; wicked winds and flying saucers; holiday highs; frost and dew; snow; lows and fronts : the deep south; thunder and lightning; tornadoes; hailstorms; fog and mist; reading the sky - a cloud guide; colours of the sky - rainbows and sunsets; future weather; index; references; recommended websites; acknowledgements;