A big low in the Tasman Sea is developing and drifting towards New Zealand. The low will peak in intensity on Saturday out at sea, then gradually weaken over Sunday and Monday as it moves in towards the North Island.

Rain will start on the West Coast first, then push into the North Island later into Saturday or Saturday night.

Winds from the northerly quarter will be windy, but shouldn’t be too problematic.

By Sunday patchy rain and showers and drizzle affect many parts of New Zealand – best weather will be in Southland.

Across Monday and Tuesday we transition back to spring westerlies ahead of a colder and windier south to south west nationwide change on Wednesday… ahead of a potential high for New Zealand later next week.