New Zealand lies between the two zones of high and low pressure shown here in the Pacific Ocean and to the north-west of Australia. They interact to form the southern oscillation. When the high pressure zone is weak, the south-easterly trade winds also weaken and New Zealand experiences a prevalence of westerly and south-westerly winds.
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Press, 12 July 1985, Page 21
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55New Zealand lies between the two zones of high and low pressure shown here in the Pacific Ocean and to the north-west of Australia. They interact to form the southern oscillation. When the high pressure zone is weak, the south-easterly trade winds also weaken and New Zealand experiences a prevalence of westerly and south-westerly winds. Press, 12 July 1985, Page 21
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