Weather warnings for much of NZ

Published: 6:04PM Wednesday September 23, 2009 Source: Newstalk ZB

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Stormy weather is descending on much of New Zealand with gales in Auckland and thunderstorms around Christchurch.

A dozen weather warnings have been issued for Thursday with heavy rain and snow in some parts of the lower North Island.

Gale force gusts of almost 100 kilometres an hour have been recorded at the Manukau Heads west of Auckland Airport.

Across the city itself gusts are reaching 70 kilometres an hour.

In Christchurch a thunderstorm on Wednesday afternoon has seen temperatures fall to just seven degrees.

Keep up to date with the latest weather news here.

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