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.
New Zealand seasons and weather. The seasons in New Zealand are opposites of the seasons on the Northern Hemisphere. For example, if youâre living in the U.S.A., Canada, or the U.K.: When it is spring for you, it is autumn in New Zealand. When it is summer for you, it is winter in New Zealand.