Those interested in keeping track of rainfall in Waikanae should bookmark this webpage of the Greater Wellington Regional Council which records rainfall at the Waikanae Water Treatment Plant.

As at today, 173 days into 2015, there has been an average 3.84 mm a day which is 13% up on last year and that was 19% up on 2013.  In each of the past 5 years except one there has been annual rainfall of well over 1 metre. So much for the need for water meters…