9:00 AM
People in some parts of the country are being advised to batten down the hatches, as winds are expected to reach 120km an hour this morning.
The Met Service has issued strong wind warnings for coastal areas of Southland and Stewart Island.
Winds are expected to ease by early this afternoon, however showers are forecast for the western parts of both islands.
The areas enjoying the best weather at present are Northland and the east coast of both islands.
- IRN
Windy Christmas Day
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