The coldest night of the year was recorded overnight Sunday with many spots across New Zealand dropping into the negatives.
The chilly weather was handed to the nation by a polar blast which brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and even snow to much of the country over the weekend.
Auckland residents enjoyed a chilly but fine end to Queen's Birthday weekend with sunny skies tipped through Monday.
However, heavy rain is set to return and hit the entire North Island this week and temperatures drop as another weather system packs a punch.