Wild winds and heavy rain are expected to sweep the upper North Island on Tuesday, with gales expected to reach 120km/h in exposed areas.
Blustery weather is expected to batter the region, particularly around the east coast. A warning has been issued by MetService and will remain in place until 10pm.
Residents are urged to exercise caution, especially on the roads, as the southeast gales set in.
"Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures," MetService warns. "Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles."
A heavy rain watch is also in place for the region, with periods of significant downpour expected to hammer the eastern hills.
The north of Auckland could also be kickstarting the short week with some wild weather. Strong winds may strike north of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, according to MetService, with southeast winds possibly approaching severe gale in exposed places. This also extends to Great Barrier Island.
Easterly winds could also spell a stormy day for the Coromandel, with possible gales in exposed areas.
A low pressure system is responsible for the miserable conditions, says MetService, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the upper North Island. Some stations in Northland have received more than 100mm of rain since the beginning of Sunday, including Kerikeri and Kaikohe.
WeatherWatch reiterated that eastern areas of the northern regions should gear up for a wet and windy day on Tuesday, with showers also expected to travel along the island's east coast.
Meanwhile it's mostly sunny for the South Island, despite lingering clouds likely to hang over some eastern coastal parts.
