A weak low pressure system lies off to the northeast of the North Island on Monday meanwhile a ridge sneaks in over the South Island extending out from an anticyclone in the Tasman Sea. Expect a fair amount of cloud about for the eastern South Island which brings in cool temperatures for the likes of Canterbury. Average to above average highs for most other centres with the West Coast of the South Island and inland parts of the North Island expecting a warm day ahead.

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