Christmas Day and New Year’s Day might be one and the same when it comes to weather in Hawke’s Bay, with stifling heat and a chance of showers looming in the background.
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said the lead-up to New Year’s Day, that’s Monday if you’ve lost track, will be varied with rolling clouds and spells of fine weather.
“Into Friday, we see a bit of a wet day. There’s a large frontal system that affects most of the country, so there may be some showery weather then.”

The good news, Makgabutlane said, is that this system moves relatively quickly, and Saturday should bring some more clear weather.