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.
Learn when it is summer in New Zealand, what the weather in summer is like, and where you can go during the summer months in New Zealand. General information about summer in New Zealand. The summer months in New Zealand are December, January, and February. Most tourists prefer to visit New Zealand in summer.