More high pressure is moving over NZ this week but this week it slides east of us, creating subtropical northerlies as low pressure moves into the Tasman Sea.

Much of the long weekend looks dry for many, but rain/showers are expected in northern and western areas of both main islands, especially later in the weekend. But there will still be large dry areas and temperatures will be higher this weekend than this week due to the northerly winds.

We have your forecast through to King’s Birthday Monday.