NZ: Matariki, the long weekend + the outlook for next week

Wet weather and cloud continues along the eastern side of the country with the heaviest rain now moving into northern Hawke's Bay and surrounding regions. Driest weather, for the most part, is along the western side of NZ. It may be quite cloudy along eastern NZ before sunrise tomorrow/Matariki. But this weekend high pressure is moving in and should bring lighter winds, drier skies and clearer skies - leading the way to some heavy frosts through the South Island's interior and frosty weather spreading into the North Island more so on Sunday. By the start of next week northerly quarter winds kick in, with nor'westers picking up in the South Island and the lower North Island - ahead of the next cold front as we go through next week. Have a great Matariki and long weekend!