Rain forecast for western New Zealand ahead of Christmas Day

Sunday 21 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 21 Dec 2025, 12:56pm

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A low is expected to bring rain to western parts of the country on Monday. While the Waikato region faces a wet week, meteorologists suggest a break in the weather may allow for finer conditions on Christmas Day.

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1. StuffSun 21 Dec 2025, 11:04am

   Incoming rain is expected on Monday, ahead of an east-west divide for Christmas Day (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesSun 21 Dec 2025, 12:56pm

   Christmas forecast unwrapped as holidays begin (opens in new tab)