Photos: How New Zealanders are coping with the scorching weather
New Zealand is continuing to swelter in record temperatures.
Beach goers in Lower Hutt taking advantage of the hot weather. RNZ/Rebekah Parsons-King
Ice cream is a must during the hot weather. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King
People in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt take to the water to cool down. RNZ/Rebekah Parsons-King
Swimmers lining up to jump off a wharf into the harbour in Lower Hutt. RNZ/Rebekah Parsons-King
A beachgoer enjoying an ice cream. RNZ/Rebekah Parsons-King
Children cool off at the McKenzie Baths, Petone. RNZ/Rebekah Parsons-King
Children splash in the water at the McKenzie Baths, Petone. RNZ/Rebekah Parsons-King
A kayaker seen from a beach in Lower Hutt. RNZ/Rebekah Parsons-King
Swimmers lining up to jump off a wharf into the harbour in Lower Hutt. RNZ/Rebekah Parsons-King
Four-year-old Mac Stephens of Nelson (left) and Tazmin Emsley, 6, also of Nelson, cool off with gelato in a Nelson café. RNZ/Tracy Neal
The fog blanketing Wellington’s south coast hasn’t deterred beachgoers. Lenny Lynch
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