Despite heavy rain beginning to ease around the Tasman region, flooding around Westport still has the town completely cut off. The rain is set to continue over the lower half of the North Island through Monday.

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.