<P> Snow falls in New Zealand 's South Island and at higher altitudes in the North Island . It is extremely rare at sea level in the North Island . It is also extremely rare in Auckland and Wellington with one snowfall each in 2011 after nearly 40 years where none occurred . Snow is more common inland in both main islands , though snow to sea level does occur on average once or twice per year in the central and southern South Island . </P>
<P> Snow falls in New Zealand 's South Island and at higher altitudes in the North Island . It is extremely rare at sea level in the North Island . It is also extremely rare in Auckland and Wellington with one snowfall each in 2011 after nearly 40 years where none occurred . Snow is more common inland in both main islands , though snow to sea level does occur on average once or twice per year in the central and southern South Island . </P>
where does it snow in the north island
where does it snow in the north island
at higher altitudes
at higher altitudes