Mainly settled and hot weather continues today due to a large anticyclone.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Sunny with light winds in the morning, afternoon sea breezes although easterly winds dominate for Northland. Some cloud in the afternoon for some inland areas.
Highs: 24-30

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Sunny and hot (warmest temperatures inland), light winds in the morning then afternoon sea breezes.
Highs: 25-30

Eastern North Island
Morning cloud breaks to mostly sunny weather, morning southerlies then afternoon easterlies.
Highs: 23-25

Wellington
Sunny spells with southeasterly winds.
High: 23

Marlborough & Nelson
Mostly sunny with easterly winds for Marlborough, northerlies in Nelson.
Highs: 24-26

Canterbury
Cloudy areas and occasional sun, parts of North Canterbury may see a fair amount of sun through till midday bringing in some warmer temperatures. East to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 20-24

West Coast
Morning cloud breaks to mostly sunny weather, light winds in the morning then afternoon sea breezes. Warmest temperatures about inland Buller.
Highs: 21-29

Southland & Otago
Morning cloud breaks to sunny spells about Southland and Central Otago, isolated showers possible in the afternoon / evening for inland areas. Coastal Otago has a fairly cloudy day. Light winds in the morning then afternoon sea breezes.
Highs: 19-29

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz