An ex-tropical cyclone is expected to move over the country next week bringing severe gales and heavy rain to the North Island.
Weather Watch says the remnants of Ex-Cyclone Fili will bring rain up to around 150mm in some areas between Tuesday and Wednesday and has the potential to grow back into an extra-tropical storm.
"Latest guidance seems to suggests the low will be moving quickly over the North Island, meaning both wind and rain will be shifting around throughout the process, which means some areas may have quite low rainfall while others nearby have greater totals," Weather Watch said in a statement.
MetService said there is a lot of uncertainty with the intensity and position of the low as it moves closer to New Zealand.
MetService said meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and Severe Weather Watches or Warnings may be issued closer to the event.
The remains of the ex-cyclone have been predicted to pass through the Tairāwhiti region, where just a few weeks ago residents were cut-off and roads and buildings were destroyed by severe flooding.
