From where it (almost) never snows…

People’s joy at experiencing snow in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, – a very rare event.

Snow falls in Aukland for first time in decades:

The storm was a ‘once in a lifetime’ event and similar conditions had not been seen in the city since the 1930s, he said.

Meanwhile, snowfall is being reported in downtown Wellington.

Twitter users reported heavy falls in Newton, while Parliament workers have confirmed snowfall at the Beehive.