Currency
New Zealand Currency
| Unit of Currency: | New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) |
| Denominations: | Coins:10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2 ; Notes: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 |
| Credit Cards: | All major credit cards accepted |
| Travellers Cheques: | Are accepted at many hotels and tourist stores |
| ATMs: | New Zealand has a highly advanced banking system - with a huge network of ATMs and EFTPOS (electronic funds transfer point of sale) facilities in most shops. |
| Most overseas credit cards can be used in New Zealand ATMS, providing they have a 4-digit encoded pin-number. | |
| Banking Hours: | Most banks are open between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday except public holidays. |
| GST: | All services and goods in New Zealand are subject to a 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Generally prices are GST inclusive, unless specifically stated. |
| Bureau de Change: | Bureau de Change kiosks and foreign exchange desks are located in most major centres. |
Photos of New Zealand Coins
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Budgeting
The following gives some indication of the average prices you can expect to pay for certain goods and services in New Zealand:
| Food: | Approx Price (NZ$) | |
| Snack | $2 - | $5 |
| Lunch | $5 - | $10 |
| Cappucino | $2.50 - | $3 |
| Restaurant Meal | $20 - | $45 |
| Big Mac | $3.95 | |
| Glass of Beer/Wine | $5 - | $6 |
| Products: | ||
| 36 Exposure film | $7.95 | |
| Stamp for overseas postcard | $1.50 | |
| Daily newspaper | $1 | |
| Internet cafe | $5 per half hour | |
| Accommodation: | ||
| Budget | $20 - | $40 p/night |
| Mid-Range | $50 - | $100 p/night |
| High-End | $100 + | p/night |
| Transport: | ||
| Taxi Fare (inner-city) | $2 per km |
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