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.
Despite variable weather conditions New Zealandâs climate is moderate. During the winter you can expect highs of around 15 degrees celsius, and lows between 0 and 10 degrees (depending on which part of the country you are in). In summer expect highs between 20 and 30 degrees celsius, and lows in the mid teens.