A release from NIWA - National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research in New Zealand said the seasonal outlook is for normal to slightly above normal activity in terms of overall named TCs in the region.
Tropical cyclones have a significant impact across the Southwest Pacific, with the season officially starting in November and lasting until the end of April.
For the coming season, important differences are expected between the western and eastern halves of the Southwest Pacific basin and also for early and late season activity.
