The mercantile pound (1304) of 6750 troy grains, or 9600 tower grains, derives from this pound, as 25 shilling-weights or 15 tower ounces, for general commercial use. Multiple pounds based on the same ounce were quite common.
While the far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10Â°C (14Â°F) in winter, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures. The average New Zealand temperature decreases as you travel south.
Most of New Zealand receives over 2000 sunshine hours a year-the sunniest areas are Northland, Waiheke Island, Hawkes Bay, Nelson and Marlborough, which receive on average about 2350 hours a year.In the summer months with daylight savings, the day can last up until about 9.00pm and in winter a little after 5.00pm.y http://www.amazingaccom.com/nz-weather-and-climate. New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world that is protected from weather extremes. In summer temperatures hover around the mid twenties, and in winter around the mid teens in most populated areas, towns and cities.