A weak ridge of high pressure lies over New Zealand on Wednesday.

A mix of sun and cloud across most of the North Island on Wednesday, an isolated shower or two possible in the afternoon for the east / north otherwise staying mainly dry for most.

The South Island has a largely sunny day, any morning cloud in the east breaks away. Low risk of an isolated shower for Marlborough in the evening about inland hills / ranges.

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz