The wet and cool start to 2025 is expected to continue for many parts of the North Island today.

Today, much of the South Island will enjoy a settled day with sunshine in the afternoon, a welcome start for those heading back to work, said the MetService.

For the North Island, the weekend pattern continues into Monday, with cool showers in the south and east, and the odd shower elsewhere.

See below for a brief rundown of what is expected weatherwise this week.

Tuesday, January 7
A weak ridge of high pressure covers much of the country, with south to southwest winds predominating. A weak cold front moves northwards over southern New Zealand during the second half of the day, bringing rain or showers.

There is minimal risk of severe weather.

Wednesday, January 8
A weak cold front embedded in a south to southwest flow, is expected to move northwards over central and northern New Zealand, bringing a period of rain or showers.

There is minimal risk of severe weather.

Thursday, January 9
A southerly flow covers the North Island, while a ridge of high pressure builds over the South Island from the Tasman Sea.

There is minimal risk of severe weather.

Friday, January 10
A southerly flow persists over the North Island, while a ridge of high pressure covers the South Island. Meanwhile, a low east of the Chatham Islands may deepen, causing southwest winds there to rise to gale.

There is minimal risk of severe weather.