Heavy rain forecast for central New Zealand later this week could result in flooding in parts of both the North and South Islands.
Forecaster WeatherWatch.co.nz is warning places such as inland parts of the North Island, around inland Bay of Plenty, South Waikato, Taranaki and also around Nelson could get a month of rain in just seven days.
Flooding is also possible in both islands, according to the weather service.
The heavy rain is due to a low forming across the Tasman Sea across Tuesday falling apart over Wednesday and Thursday as it crosses NZ, according to Weather Watch.