A spring blast is affecting New Zealand but eases back a little today in some regions. 

NORTH ISLAND:
A cold front quickly crosses the North Island this morning, weakening as it tracks to the north. There will be some spillover in to the east. A few showers linger in the west in the afternoon, becoming mostly dry though. Winds from the westerly quarter, still blustery for some regions.
HIGHS: 14 to 22 (warmest in the east, coolest in the west)

SOUTH ISLAND:
Rain on the West Coast breaking apart with increasing dry spells later. Some spillover into Southland and Otago but mainly dry in the east. A cooler day in the south.
HIGHS: 11 to 20

– WeatherWatch.co.nz