More torrential rain is on the way for the upper Hawkes Bay, Gisborne and East Cape regions today as a deep depression remains just off the coast.

Rain warnings are still in force and further flooding and slips are likely to occur today as the low only very slowly moves out to sea.

Heavy rain should start to ease later today or tonight with showers remaining tomorrow.

For the rest of New Zealand a high south of New Zealand should keep conditions mostly calm over the South Island although some drizzle is possible across Canterbury.

Today is the first day of July and for Cantabrians many will be hoping a change in weather patterns following a gloomy, cold, end to June.  However that looks unlikely with more cloud, rain and showers in the forecast for the coming days along with cold easterlies and highs only around 7.

Meanwhile Wellington will also fall victim to the colder weather with a change to south easterlies by the end of the week or weekend. 

In Auckland and Hamilton a front will bring some rain on Thursday night/Friday morning however the weekend looks wetter as another large area of low pressure moves in from the Tasman Sea.  It’s too far out to be sure of it’s exact path and severity so check back for updates and Bay of Plenty may again be in for a soaking.

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