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New Zealand
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Events
- Activities
- Public Holidays
- Travel Health
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to New Zealand
- Tour Operators
- New Zealand Map
Ski Resorts
- Canterbury
New Zealand Currency
Money
Local currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), divided into 100 cents. Most businesses accept MasterCard and Visa, and while Diners Club and American Express are also widely accepted in the main tourist centres, they might have limited acceptance elsewhere. Travellers cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some hotels. ATMs can be found in all towns and cities.
Currency Exchange Rates
| New Zealand | NZ$ 1 | NZ$ 5 | NZ$ 10 | NZ$ 100 | NZ$ 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | A$ 0.77 | A$ 3.85 | A$ 7.70 | A$ 77.03 | A$ 770.33 |
| Canada | C$ 0.81 | C$ 4.05 | C$ 8.10 | C$ 81.02 | C$ 810.23 |
| Ireland | € 0.63 | € 3.13 | € 6.27 | € 62.68 | € 626.81 |
| South Africa | R 6.71 | R 33.55 | R 67.09 | R 670.92 | R 6,709.24 |
| United Kingdom | £ 0.52 | £ 2.59 | £ 5.18 | £ 51.83 | £ 518.29 |
| United States of America | US$ 0.79 | US$ 3.97 | US$ 7.93 | US$ 79.33 | US$ 793.34 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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