Metservice has issued strong wind warnings on Saturday that could continue through to Monday afternoon.

A strong gusty cold west to southwest flow will affect New Zealand until Monday and then start to ease on Tuesday.

The strong wind watch has been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula, the Bay of Plenty west of Te Puke, Taupo, and Taihape from 3pm Saturday until 3am on Sunday.

Winds could reach severe gale in exposed places.

People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case any changes are made or more areas are added.