All of these regions have a low chance of rain (ie, less than 10%). The risk of rain comes from afternoon cloud build ups, mainly near the ranges, producing some isolated downpours in the late afternoon or early evening. There's also a low chance of a shower either morning or late night in Southland.
Confidence votes 8.4K. A substitute for dried/dessicated shredded/flaked coconut will depend on the recipe. Most use it for flavour and texture. In some recipes, rolled oats or wheatgerm could be the subsitute, but be aware that this will give a very different flavour, and is not suitable for some recipes.
Use a teaspoon of cold-pressed oil if you need to add fat to a smoothie and want a mild coconut flavor. Expeller-pressed is a good choice for baking when you want to add a nutty, toasted flavor. Use a tablespoon of coconut oil in your curries, and a teaspoon in your stir-fries to add a delicate coconut flavor.