The rain's expected to move north over the day - and the lower South Island should brace for snow. Southland, Clutha and Kaikoura are still under a state of emergency - and boil-water notices remain ...
People in Clutha are also being asked to conserve water. Tens of thousands of properties still don't have power - including in Canterbury, Wairarapa, Manawatu-Whanganui , Marlborough and Southland.