After a wet and wild few weeks, those planning outdoor events this weekend can breathe a sigh of relief with a promise of fine, sunny weather across the country.
With the last of the snow falling overnight in the deep south and hill country across the centre of the North Island, showers dogging the rest of the North Island are expected to clear by lunchtime.
The outlook is tipped to improve with a long spell of fine weather and temperatures in the high teens bringing "happy weather" for the immediate future.
Niwa forecasters say it's looking good right through until later next week.
