With low pressure systems to the north and west of New Zealand, the MetService expects a wet weekend for most Kiwis.

The northern low brought wet weather and strong winds to the upper North Island on Thursday.

Rain spreads farther east over both islands during Friday, and heavy falls are expected for the South Island's west coast where Watches for heavy rain are in force.

Saturday sees more wet conditions as the Tasman low drives northwesterlies over Aotearoa. This looks likely to mean some rain for Gun N's Roses at Eden Park and Ironman contestants are in for rain and northerly breezes around Taupō.

Sunday brings a break for central New Zealand, with the rest of the country on an easing trend towards the tail end of the weekend.

'For most of the country, it's not going to be one for getting outside and mowing the lawns, however with the weather arriving from the west, eastern parts of both islands should expect longer breaks in the rain,” says MetService meteorologist Andrew James.

If you are travelling or out and about this weekend, stay up to date with the latest weather information at metservice.com