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The few weeks ahead are usually the warmest of the year and the MetService says people should become familiar with fire restrictions in drier areas.
MetService spokesman Bob McDavitt said much of the country had had over 20mm of rain this month, but several regions remained particularly dry.
The driest areas were identified as Cape Reinga and Whangarei, between Taupo and Napier, the Cook Strait area, the Nelson and Kaikoura areas, and between Timaru and Oamaru.
"There was a brief cooling southerly change on Tuesday and the forecast for the remainder of the week is for another warm, dry anticyclone."
Mr McDavitt said anyone planning outdoor activities in coming weeks was urged to check local water and fire restrictions, along with the latest forecasts.
- NZPA
