A few showers in the east and north, gradually clearing. Partly cloudy elsewhere.
Wednesday
Scattered showers about and north of the Central Plateau. Mainly fine elsewhere, but rain developing about Tararua Forest Park late.
Thursday
Rain spreading from the west, possibly heavy, followed by showers.
Friday
Showers in the west. Partly cloudy elsewhere.
South Island Forecast
Tuesday
Scattered showers between Buller and Westland, and possibly about the south coast later, otherwise mainly fine.
Wednesday
Rain developing in the southwest and spreading north in the west, possibly heavy, with scattered falls in Southland and Otago. Mainly fine in the northeast.
Thursday
Rain spreading northwards, followed by cold showers, becoming confined to the south and west later. Snow possible to 500 metres.
Friday
Showers or rain in the west and south. Mainly fine elsewhere. Westerly gales in the southeast.