Southwesterlies continue on Thursday, mainly settled for most regions however some cloud brings a few showers for the far south of the South Island and western parts of the North Island.

A few showers push into western parts of the North Island on Thursday, especially afternoon onwards. Sunnier and drier along the east coast however there may be some cloud in the evening.

A mostly sunny day for the South Island after a frosty start, showers continue about Southland and expect some cloud at times for Otago.

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz