The orange skies happened just days after it was reported that New Zealand's glaciers were turning brown as a result of Australia's devastating bushfires. 9News
"It's only 2020. How bad will this be later in the century if we don't do something?" Lauren McLean tweeted from Hamilton.
"59mThis photo was taken in my yard in Auckland, New Zealand. 2133kms away from the fires in NSW, Australia. There is no filter on this photo. The smoke has drifted across the ocean and caused the air to turn orange. The absolute devastation of these wildfires breaks my heart :Monash University experts this weekend have reported that glaciers in NZ have turned brown after being exposed to the smoke, dust and ash which has drifted from Australia.
The NZ defence minister on Sunday confirmed the nation would send military support across the ditch to aid bushfire management.The contingent will deploy to Royal Australian Air Force Base Edinburgh, in Adelaide, and will remain in Australia at least until the end of January, minister Ron Mark said.
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