January is the second month of our summer. It's hot and you can get sunburnt. It also still rains but there are usually long fine periods between showers. Sometimes there are tropical cyclones with heavy rain and strong wind.

The beginning of the year is holiday time for all students and many workers. The camping grounds are full of people on holiday and the beaches are busy. There are also lots of festivals all over the country.

Things grow fast now so New Zealanders love gardening and the lawnmowers are noisy too!

Auckland's Anniversary Weekend is the fourth weekend and includes the Monday. There is a sailing regatta in Waitemata Harbour to celebrate with all kinds of boats in the race. See the January photo quiz for useful vocabulary.

This site always has new stuff every month so come back soon!!

See 'This months activities' or links (also in the menu bar above for more culture.)

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Listen to Yvonne talk to Bill about playing music.