Some more wild spring weather is on the way for the South as an active front moves up the country over the weekend.
MetService said the front, preceded by a strong north to northwest flow, would move up the South Island during Sunday.
MetService meteorologist Ciaran Doolin said it would bring "extensive rain with heavy falls in the west, before becoming stationary over the central part of the country into the coming working week".
Earth Sciences New Zealand, formerly Niwa, meanwhile is warning that an "atmospheric river" will transport water vapour from the tropics to our islands next week, causing heavy rain, particularly for the North Island.
MetService has issued a slew of severe weather advisories covering much of the South Island, including for heavy rain for parts of Otago and Southland, and for strong winds for almost all areas in the South.
MetService says the rain could cause surface flooding and slips, while the strong winds could cause damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures.
Heavy rain watches
Area: Headwaters of the Otago lakes and rivers, for seven hours from 1am on Sunday to 8am on Sunday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria within 20 km east of the main divide.
Area: Ranges of the Westland District, for 12 hours from 12am on Sunday to 12pm on Sunday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria.
Area: Fiordland about and north of Doubtful Sound, for eight hours from 10pm on Saturday to 6am on Sunday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria.
Strong wind warning
Area: Fiordland, for 12hrs from 6pm on Saturday to 6am on Sunday.
Forecast: Severe gale northerlies gusting 120kmh in exposed places.
Strong wind watches
Area: Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago and inland parts of North Otago, Dunedin and Clutha, for nine hours from 12am on Sunday to 9am on Sunday.
Forecast: North to northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
Area: Southland, for seven hours from 11pm on Saturdau to 6am on Sunday.
Forecast: North to northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
