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Cold Snap Strains Grid and Communities | Auckland News
A brutal cold snap is gripping the nation, with freezing temps hitting double-digit negatives across the central South Island — colder than average and straining resources. Support agencies are overwhelmed as demand surges for blankets, hot meals, and heating aid, especially for the homeless and elderly. The electricity grid is under unprecedented pressure, with record demand and warnings of potential blackouts. Industrial users are being asked to adjust operations to prevent collapse. While the chill is expected to ease by weekend, the human toll and rising costs are forcing tough choices…
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