Mainly settled for New Zealand today thanks to high pressure, a front extending out from a weak low in the Tasman Sea brings some cloud to the upper South Island and lower North Island though especially in the west.

Please refer to your local, hourly, 10 day forecast for more details.

North Island

Mostly sunny, some cloud at times. Cloud more prominent about Taranaki through to Wellington in the west, Kapiti may see a drizzle patch or two then overnight expect a few showers. Light winds tend onshore after midday.

South Island

Mostly sunny for the lower South Island after any morning cloud breaks away, morning cloud Canterbury through to Marlborough breaks then mostly sunny this afternoon. Nelson sees afternoon sunny spells, Greymouth through to Buller has a mostly cloudy day with the odd light shower possible. Light winds then afternoon sea breezes.

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