Parts of New Zealand are set to swelter in the warmest spell the country has seen since autumn.
While the West Coast is under a heavy rain warning, temperatures in eastern regions of the North Island will rise to the mid-20s as a very warm northerly flow envelopes coastal regions.
Hastings is set to enjoy a taste of summer enjoying a balmy, fine 24C while neighbouring Napier and Gisborne will enjoy 23C for the next two days.
Even Blenheim will hit 21C.