People heading out and about have been advised to slip, slop, slap and wrap this weekend. Photo / Sylvie WhinrayTātaki Auckland Unlimited director of destination Annie Dundas said it would be an “absolutely phenomenal weekend”. The weekend is capped off with Round the Bays and the Auckland FC v Perth Glory clash on Sunday, with forecasters advising people in Auckland to “slip, slop, slap and wrap”. Smorgasbord for southMetService head of weather news Heather Keats told Ryan Bridge TODAY the South Island is in for a smorgasbord of weather. An orange heavy rain warning is in place for the South Island’s Fiordland and Westland until 6pm on Saturday.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 06, 2026 02:01 UTC