More smoke from Australian bushfires is expected to drift across central New Zealand today.
Auckland's Sky Tower in the foreground of a hazy sky from Australia's bushfires last month. Photo: RNZ / Katie Doyle
MetService said the smoke could make skies hazy and discoloured in the lower North Island and upper South Island, but the smoke will gradually disperse throughout the day.
Yesterday, officials in the Australian Capital Territory declared a state of emergency, with bushfires raging south of Canberra.
Strong winds are predicted there today and residents have been urged to stay alert for potential evacuations.