Four-year-old Lucy Evemy was also seen splashing around in the waves at Mount Maunganui Main Beach. Monte Gelato gelato technician Jamie Vuglar said there had definitely been an increase in gelato lovers since Sunday. The busiest time for the Mount Maunganui based shop was between 1 and 2pm, straight after lunch. Another Monte Gelato gelato technician, Amanda Harvey, said their busiest time of year was normally between December 26 and January 10. The wet, warm weather this year meant the busiest winter for the store since it opened eight years ago, she said.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 23, 2016 19:52 UTC