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.
October Weather in New Zealand â¦weather attire may be needed for rainy days. The daily temperatures gradually rise throughout the month with averages as below: North Island * Auckland 18Â°C * Rotorua 16Â°C * New Plymouth 16Â°C * Wellington 15Â°C South Island * Nelson 17Â°C * Christchurch 17Â°C * Queenstownâ¦.