Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued as New Zealand is set to face another battering on Sunday.
MetService says a weather system pushing in from the northwest will bring warm, moist air across the country, with the North Island and much of the South Island expected to see wet weather by the end of Monday.
MetService said the heaviest rain is likely in the West Coast and Tasman District ranges, with thunderstorms possible there too.
Heavy rain warnings have been issued on Sunday for Tasman northwest of Motueka from 11am, the Paparoa Range and the ranges of the Buller District south of Seddonville and northwest of Reefton from 2pm, and the ranges of Westland from 9am.
Heavy rain watches are in place on Sunday for Richmond and Bryant Ranges, the Canterbury headwaters, the Tararua Ranges and Mount Taranaki/Taranaki Maunga.
MetService said strong northerly winds are also on the way.
"Wellington, Marlborough, inland Canterbury, and the mountainous regions of the North Island could experience the strongest winds on Sunday and Monday," it said.
