Now, more bad weather is on the way over the next few days, at least, with weather experts forecasting more rain and thunderstorms.
large high-pressure system east of New Zealand is bringing air from the subtropics over the country.
The MetService says warm and humid conditions are set to continue throughout the weekend, at least, with no signs of the weather system moving on any time soon.
“Whether you get periods of rain or just a few showers, everywhere is set to see some rainfall,” the weather authority said.
As of late this morning, there are no severe weather warnings or watches in place.
WeatherWatch says a front sliding in from the Tasman Sea will bring rain onto the North Island tomorrow.
“At least eastern regions for the North Island should see some rain too; especially south of about Napier,” WeatherWatch said.
“Gisborne looks to stay mainly dry.”
In the South Island, there will be showers for inland areas about Banks Peninsula. Some of those may become heavy, and with thunderstorms in the afternoon.
On Sunday, scattered morning rain is forecast for the North Island, MetService says.
“Then showers from afternoon with thunderstorms possible for Northland, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and northern Wairarapa, easing [by] evening.”
For those in the South Island, rain or showers are also expected.
Thunderstorms are possible about inland Nelson, Marlborough and Buller, as well as the Canterbury high country and Southern Lakes, clearing in the west and south in the evening.
A partly cloudy Monday is on the cards for the North Island. However, isolated showers are also forecast and set to become widespread - possibly becoming heavy about higher ground for some time.
The South Island can also expect rain for the start of the last week of Christmas shopping. Rain or showers are forecast for Buller, Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury and the Westland ranges. Isolated showers are forecast elsewhere.
Aucklanders woke to a foggy morning in the city early today, after another muggy night of sleep.
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) reported that in Auckland, 19.3C was as cold as it got last night.
In Wellington, that temperature was slightly cooler on 17.3, and 15C in Christchurch.
Sunday looks more promising for Auckland - with only occasional rain set to ease in the afternoon with fine breaks developing.
“Light winds, becoming westerly for a time in the afternoon and evening.”
