Most regions are in for rain - including Auckland, which will get a few showers throughout the morning, afternoon and evening. Heavy rain watch in Bay of PlentyA heavy rain watch is in place over the ranges of the Bay of Plenty and east of Ōpōtiki. Meanwhile, rain and snow are forecast over parts of Marlborough and Canterbury. "Snow showers are forecast to affect higher parts of the road [this] morning - 1cm to 2cm of snow may settle on the road near the summit, with lesser amounts down to 700m." Another update on road snowfall warnings is expected at 11am.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 11, 2021 20:58 UTC