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The fine day also encouraged Sandra Dingwall to take Millie for a walk in Wycolla Ave, St Clair, Dunedin, where the blossom is in full bloom.
The MetService reported the temperature in Dunedin at 2pm yesterday was 16.9°C.
The warm weather is expected to last through the weekend before single-digit highs return next week, when a polar blast is expected to bring snow to 400-500m in the South Island early next week.
"We’re not out of winter just yet," MetService forecaster John Law said.
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Those planning to use the mountain passes next week should watch the forecast, Mr Law said.