The sun rises and the fish has not tired, though it is now swimming in shallower waters. The old man cannot increase the tension on the line, because if it is too taut it will break and the fish will get away. Also, if the hook makes too big a cut in the fish, the fish may get away from it.
New Zealand Temperatures. New Zealand has a largely temperate climate. While the far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10 C in winter, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunshine.
Average Weather in Auckland New Zealand. Auckland has a mild humid temperate climate with warm summers and no dry season. The temperature typically varies from 47Â°F to 74Â°F over the course of the year, and is rarely below 39Â°F or above 78Â°F. The warm season lasts for 90 days, from December 22 to March 22, with an average daily high temperature above 71Â°F.