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.
June to August is winter and September to November is spring. If we travel to the South Pacific, we can escape winter and be assured of warm weather. New Zealandâs climate varies from moderate in the south to subtropical in the far north. The principal influences are the sea and the mountains as well as the longitude.