A series of fronts are lining up to cross New Zealand over the coming 10 days as a truly Autumn weather pattern kicks in.

High pressure in northern areas will push back – bringing a mix of sunny, windy and showery weather next week.

By the end of next week a cold southerly may well be moving in across all of New Zealand.

However this coming weekend looks far more settled with light, mild, northerlies, mostly dry weather and morning fog patches.