There will be mild temperatures for New Zealand this weekend, with eastern places potentially reaching 30C on Saturday.

However, a front moves up the country through Saturday and Sunday bringing rain to many and strong winds to central parts of the country.

Warm temperatures and showers is in the weekend forecast. File photo.

On Saturday the North Island will receive some scattered showers northwest of Taupo and some morning drizzle further south, but dry conditions continue in the east.

According to the MetService's five day forecast, today the Bay will see some morning drizzle followed by a fine afternoon.

Tomorrow will be cloudy with the odd chance of some showers, and Sunday will have periods of rain which should clear in the evening.

Today's daily high is expected to hit the 24 degree mark, with 22 degrees forecast for Saturday and Sunday.

'Temperatures could approach 30C in places in Canterbury, Marlborough, Hawke's Bay and Gisborne,” says meteorologist Emma Blades.

'Northwesterlies will be strong in places as the front moves northwards, reaching the lower North Island on Saturday night. Rain ahead of the front will reach Wellington in the evening.” The band of rain will move up the North Island through Sunday, with only a few spots falling in eastern areas and conditions clearing behind.

'The start of next week brings blue skies and light winds to most as high pressure builds, but the far south continues to receive showers.”