Exchange Rates
The exchange rates published are the “Buy TT” rates from our bank (Westpac NZ), as these are the relevant rates for buying a foreign currency. Note that there is a discrepancy between this rate and the “Sell TT” rate, which is often mistakenly quoted by some agents.
This rate is valid for a period of 7 days from the time the invoice is sent out.
Please Note: There is small incremental buffer included to counter any fluctuations within the time period before payment is made.
NZD rates: USD 0.59 0.555
Training
Training Resources
New Zealand is a small country with a big heart. We have a unique history, a vibrant culture and there's so much to do – much of it outdoors in our famously beautiful natural scenery.
Of course, your clients will want to know some key information about our country. Both to help them get here, and to travel around as easily as possible. Here are the basics:
Population – Approximately 4.4 million.
Currency – New Zealand dollars (NZ$).
Climate – In general, New Zealand has a mild climate, with winds coming in from the coast. The temperature tends to get colder as you head south.
Seasons – Summer starts in December and runs through to the end of February, whilst winter falls in the middle of the year, starting in June.
People – Nicknamed ‘Kiwis’, New Zealanders are renowned for their friendliness and laidback nature. The Māori people are the native population, although New Zealand today is home to a wide mix of ethnicities including many people from the surrounding Pacific Islands, and a growing Asian population.
Time zone – New Zealand is 11 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+12 GMT). Between the end of September and the start of April Daylight Saving is observed, meaning clocks are put forward an hour to +13 GMT.
Visa requirements – Many clients won’t need to get a visa before entering New Zealand, but it will pay to make sure you check out the visa waiver countries and conditions before your clients arrive.
Biosecurity/quarantine - New Zealand has very strict biosecurity procedures at airports and ports to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases. If your clients bring in prohibited items into New Zealand, they risk being fined . Go to the Ministry for Primary Industries website to find out what your clients can and can't bring into New Zealand during their stay.
Biosecurity/quarantine - New Zealand has very strict biosecurity procedures at airports and ports to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases. If your clients bring in prohibited items into New Zealand, they risk being fined . Go to the Ministry for Primary Industries website to find out what your clients can and can't bring into New Zealand during their stay.