Wet and windy conditions expected for start of school holidays

Thursday 18 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 19 Sep 2025, 5:00am

In this story NZME, MetService

MetService forecasts rain and wind across the North Island as school holidays begin. Unseasonably cold temperatures are expected, with Auckland potentially dropping to 6C overnight on Friday.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 18 Sep 2025, 6:00pm

   MetService forecast: More rain and gales as school holidays begin (opens in new tab)

   • Auckland temperatures to drop to 6C as MetService issues snow warnings (opens in new tab) Fri 19 Sep 2025, 5:00am
2. StuffThu 18 Sep 2025, 6:48pm

   Cooler temperatures and more showers on the way (opens in new tab)