People here have been told to be prepared for power outages when the remnants of tropical Cyclone Gita make landfall tomorrow.
Lines company Unison Networks advised customers to make the most of the fine weather today and ensure they are prepared for potential power cuts later in the week.
Unison relationship manager Danny Gough said a severe weather outlook was in place for the North Island with Cyclone Gita expected to hit New Zealand from the northwest either Tuesday or Wednesday. "Although there remains uncertainty with regards to the speed and track of Cyclone Gita, it's forecast to be destructive, so our advice is to be prepared."
At present it is classified as a Category 3 cyclone with estimated wind speeds of 117 km/h near the centre.
The cyclone hit Tonga as a Category 5 cyclone last week.