Makgabutlane recommended keeping an eye on the forecast and rain radar to see how the drizzle is expected to move.
While there will also be some rain in the northernmost areas of the South Island, many places will have a fairly sunny afternoon today, especially Canterbury and Otago.
On Sunday, these clearer and drier conditions will spread to most other parts of the country as much more settled weather moves in.
Swells will be building on southern coasts, but not to the levels reached earlier this week.
“Developing through Saturday and then throughout Sunday, the South Island should see an increase in swell heights,” Makgabutlane said.
“If people do have any plans going out on the water or being near the water, as always, practise those good safety practices and check the weather and the marine-related forecast before heading out.”
Heading into next week, conditions will stay mostly settled, with “the odd shower popping up here and there in the afternoon”.
Temperatures are set to remain in the range expected at this time of year, with highs in the mid-20s expected in some places.