Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from New Zealand, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Money
Cash and cards are pretty much interchangeable in New Zealand. Even the smallest shops have EFTPOS, a widely used electronic payment system that debits money directly from NZ bank... read more
Local Currency
The New Zealand dollar, or ‘buck’, is made up of 100 cents, and comes in five denominations of bright polymer banknotes and two gold coins. These are $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5 notes, and... read more
Banks
Every town centre has a bank of some description, probably one of New Zealand’s big five – The National Bank, ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac, all of whom are affiliated with foreign banks. In... read more
ATMs
Every high street has at least one ATM (usually marked ‘Cashpoint’). Foreign credit cards and some debit cards can be used at most machines. Cirrus and Maestro are the most widely... read more
Money Exchanges
Auckland and Christchurch airports both offer currency exchange services that are open for all incoming international flights. As well as banks, larger hotels typically operate a money... read more
Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted in New Zealand. In general, anywhere that operates EFTPOS will be able to take credit cards, although smaller retail outlets may charge a nominal fee... read more
Tipping
Tips are not expected in New Zealand although they are always appreciated by hard-working staff. Some of the more upmarket restaurants and hotels may add a service charge of 10%, but... read more
