Areas planned to be mapped this summer included coastlines in Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Oamaru, Timaru, Dunedin, Southland, and Westland.

MetService says most parts of New Zealand are in for another cool week - though there should be less rain. Meteorologist John Law said southerly winds would remain until later in the week ...