A mixed bag of "New Zealandish" weather will roll over the country after a freezing start to the week.
Kiwis will see frosts, fine spells, light winds, gales and rain, with most places seeing both dry and wet weather, MetService meteorologist Tom Adams said.
"[The weather] will be New Zealandish. It's a New Zealand winter week. Nice fine spells and clear skies then we've got cooler temperatures, strong winds and rain.
"We've got a bit of everything this week. Don't be too upset if you can't go outside in the sunshine every day. But that's what happens."
Motorists are urged to take care on icy Canterbury and Otago roads including State Highway 8, SH80, Inland Route 70, SH87, SH94 and SH83.