Further north, Kerikeri was in for a similarly warm day. Both spots would likely have some showers.
This stint of fine weather was expected to stick around for Sunday and into the new week, Marintchenko said.
While the weekend was expected to bring a temperature drop for many areas around the country, the heat is likely to return heading into the new week.
Weather around the South Island would be "pretty much fine", becoming hotter as the weekend progressed.
"The front cleared yesterday and overnight tonight, and the South Island will pretty much be fine," Marintchenko said.
Temperatures had been cooler overnight down south, she said, with areas of Christchurch dropping down to around 5C.
But with the front having passed over the area, the heat could return later in the weekend.
"In the eastern parts like Marlborough and Canterbury, it's going to be mid-to-high 20's again."
Temperatures in Blenheim would near 30C tomorrow, while Christchurch was a little cooler, sitting around 25C.
