We all know that Mapua weather is the best in New Zealand – some people say, rather indiscriminately, that this is Nelson weather…but I beg to differ. However, the region is notorious for its variability…..and the really unusual thing about the Hail storm two days ago was that it didn’t occur on Christmas day!! But boy did it shred through our tomato plants and grape vines  – also killed a few weeds too!