Paul Brennan and WeatherWatch’s Philip Duncan unpack the impending merger between Niwa and MetService, raising eyebrows over its implications for transparency, data access, public trust, and the role of government agencies in weather forecasting. With spirited critique and a touch of humour, they delve into concerns around Niwa's dominance, the questionable financial rationale behind the merger, and the murky politics surrounding climate and weather data in Aotearoa.

 

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