We've just had a fairly decent thunder and lightning storm. It came from nowhere!
Same. Was pretty impressive
I think you live only a matter of a few Kms from me

Your gardens will get the benefit of the nitrogen released by the lightning, but it's bad for starting bush/scrub fires.
We must have had at least some rain - dog went out at about 4 am, came back in with a sprinkle of damp on her coat.
I guess there's more where that came from.
lol. Tremain is so NAUGHTY!
PS just found this:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/75973609/Thunderstorms-make-their-mark-on-Wellington-but-other-regions-lie-in-wait