We’ve had another really eventful week – as stormy conditions have continued in some parts of New Zealand – with heavy rain, strong winds and some thunder and lightning to boot!

We thought we’d showcase some of our favourite photos, posts and social media responses to the past week, and as always, keep them coming in, we love to see and hear what kiwis are up to both here and around the rest of the world.

You know it’s cold when there’s snow on the close peak. The Remarkables behind are covered in cloud and likely snow pic.twitter.com/gFgx0iMft9

— Steph (@stephaniemegan4) May 22, 2016

Big southern swell rolling in. Temperature dropping significantly. pic.twitter.com/JtBkQyNp5D

— David Roper (@Roperable) May 22, 2016

Finally #Dunedin your % of rain over Mon, Tues, Weds (blue) shows Mon drying out gradually (black line air pressure) pic.twitter.com/34LXGBcswb

— WeatherWatch.co.nz (@WeatherWatchNZ) May 22, 2016

Hi #Dunedin, some rain *forecast* data for you from WW & Wunderground- doesn’t look too concerning hopefully: pic.twitter.com/GimyYzjodH

— WeatherWatch.co.nz (@WeatherWatchNZ) May 22, 2016

Photo of my aunty’s car in Balance. @WeatherWatchNZ pic.twitter.com/brnR1EXkFe

— Jerome Smith – Pula (@JSmith_Pula) May 22, 2016

70mm since Friday. Absolutely stoked. #nzarable pic.twitter.com/X7ODskpfvq

— Matt (@_McEv) May 22, 2016

Great day out at sea with 2 #spermwhales one of which we know as Tutu. #kaikoura #whalewatching #nzmustdo pic.twitter.com/0v7tHiHpeT

— Whale Watch Kaikoura (@WWKaikoura) May 23, 2016

Stunning cloud formation showing wind in the upper atmosphere!