People in areas with the potential for slips have been advised to move out if they could.

Kiwis might be in for a damp New Year's holiday. What are your top tips for making the most of a wet holiday?

Most of the North Island can expect a damp holiday and the Mount could still get another dousing.

The plethora of outdoor festivals in the North Island are all likely to get rain at some stage, though the annual Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne should get only intermittent showers. It will also be warm - around 23C.