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New Zealand weather map

New Zealand weather map areas of high & low atmospheric pressure

This map of New Zealand shows areas of high and low atmospheric pressure. We can use maps such as this to determine what the weather will be like, with highs indicating fine weather and lows meaning rain.

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Published: 15 April 2009Updated: 13 September 2019Size: 589.75 KB
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