Photos: How New Zealanders are coping with the scorching weather

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