Pohutukawa trees in full bloom as a backdrop to people enjoying the summer weather on Takapuna Beach Sunday morning. Picture / Grant Bradley
Jeon said their most popular flavour was Kiwi classic, hokey pokey.
Customers had also been keen to try out their new Christmas Cake flavoured gelato.
MetService meteorologist Claire Flynn said hats and sunscreen were a good idea in such heat as "the New Zealand sun could be very harsh", particularly in the east and north parts of the North Island.
Sweltering hot nights were yet to make their appearance in the North Island, with temperatures remaining around 10C-15C.
The South Island's cooler nights were also continuing, with a few single figures overnight; Invercargill sitting at 4C.
"But there isn't too much room for frost," Flynn said.
Flynn added that these figures were "sitting around average for this time of year", but most of New Zealand was starting to warm up.
Monday and Tuesday are looking mild for the North Island, with temperatures hitting the early 20's.
The South Island is also set for some warmth, with temperatures expected in the late teens to 20's.
WeatherWatch predict a high pressure will continue to hold over the country, although it will slowly sliding eastwards, which could see some downpours popping up in both islands.
On Wednesday Hastings and Napier could climb up to a scorching 29C, as they avoid the winds from the west.
Gisborne was set to hit 27C and Christchurch 26C.
Main centres outlook:
Whangarei: Long fine spells are expected on Monday, with a chance of an afternoon shower. Tuesday is a warm 25C with cloudy periods and northerlies.
Auckland: Long fine spells are predicted for Auckland, with light winds and a chance of afternoon showers on Monday and Tuesday.
Tauranga: Monday and Tuesday are looking mostly fine, with cloudy periods, the possibility of showers and light winds.
Hamilton: Fine spells are expected on Monday, with the chance of the odd shower. Tuesday is looking mainly fine with light winds and a possible shower.
