The sun rises and the fish has not tired, though it is now swimming in shallower waters. The old man cannot increase the tension on the line, because if it is too taut it will break and the fish will get away. Also, if the hook makes too big a cut in the fish, the fish may get away from it.
New Zealand Temperatures. New Zealand has a largely temperate climate. While the far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10 C in winter, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunshine.
January and February are the warmest months, and July is the coldest month of the year. In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20-30ÂºC (70-90Â°F) and in winter between 10-15ÂºC (50-60Â°F).You can check on New Zealand weather conditions on the New Zealand Met Service website.ummer in New Zealand is moderate to hot, with temperatures hovering around 20-30 degrees celsius. In most places you can wear shorts and a t-shirt or singlet during the day, adding a light jumper at night.