NIWA has reported that Nelson had the most sunshine hours last year, thus regaining its title as the sunshine capital of New Zealand.
Nelson clocked up 2571 hours, 31 hours ahead of Tauranga’s 2540.
Blenheim, winner in 2008, came in third with 2466 hours, but the figure for September 21 was missing because of an instrument problem.
Nelson Sunshine Capital of NZ
NIWA has reported that Nelson had the most sunshine hours last year, thus regaining its title as the sunshine capital of New Zealand.
Nelson clocked up 2571 hours, 31 hours ahead of Tauranga’s 2540.
Blenheim, winner in 2008, came in third with 2466 hours, but the figure for September 21 was missing because of an instrument problem.