How many Australian dollars is 1 New Zealand dollar?

The New Zealand dollar usually trades below the Australian dollar. The current mid-market rate is sourced daily from the European Central Bank.

Is the Australian dollar stronger than the New Zealand dollar?

Yes. In most periods, 1 AUD buys more than 1 NZD. The Australian dollar has historically traded at a premium to the New Zealand dollar, reflecting Australia's larger economy and its status as a major exporter of iron ore and coal.

How do I send money from New Zealand to Australia?

Specialist international money transfer services such as Wise or OFX typically offer exchange rates closer to the mid-market rate than traditional banks, which often add a margin of 2 to 4 percent.

What drives the NZD to AUD exchange rate?

The NZD/AUD rate is influenced by interest rate decisions from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), New Zealand dairy export prices, Australian iron ore commodity prices, Chinese economic data and global risk sentiment.

NZD to AUD — New Zealand Dollar to Australian Dollar

Mid-market rate sourced from the European Central Bank • Updated daily

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NZD to AUD history

Daily European Central Bank reference rates. The ECB publishes one rate each working day, so weekends and holidays have no data. Hover or tap the chart to see a specific day.

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NZD to AUD conversion table

Common amounts at the latest ECB reference rate.

A guide to the NZD to AUD rate

What moves NZD/AUD

NZD/AUD is the mirror of AUD/NZD, so the same forces apply in reverse. The difference between the RBNZ's Official Cash Rate and the Reserve Bank of Australia's cash rate is usually the biggest factor. When New Zealand rates sit higher, each kiwi dollar tends to buy more Australian dollars.

Commodity prices pull the two currencies in different directions at times. Strong dairy auction results support NZD, while strong iron ore and coal prices support AUD. Because both economies depend heavily on China, a shift in Chinese demand for one type of export over the other can move this rate.

Who converts NZD to AUD

New Zealanders travelling to Australia, moving there for work or paying Australian suppliers are the most common users. It also matters for Kiwi businesses selling into Australia, where a stronger NZD makes their products more expensive for Australian buyers. If you are budgeting for a trip or a move, the one-year chart above gives a realistic range to plan around.

Getting a fair NZD to AUD rate

For a trip, a travel card or a bank card with no foreign transaction fee usually beats buying cash at the airport. For a larger transfer, such as a bond on a rental in Sydney or Melbourne, compare quotes from your bank and a specialist transfer service against the mid-market rate on this page. The provider with the lowest advertised fee is not always the one that delivers the most Australian dollars.

NZD to AUD in practice

NZD to AUD is the conversion Kiwis check when they are weighing up a move to Australia, comparing job offers or paying a rental bond in Sydney or Melbourne. When comparing salaries, convert at the mid-market rate first, then allow for differences in tax, superannuation and living costs, as the headline exchange rate only tells part of the story. For a one-off move of savings, compare the amount a bank and a specialist transfer service will actually deposit in AUD. On a deposit of tens of thousands of dollars, the gap is often several hundred dollars.

Page last reviewed 3 October 2026. CurrencyConverter247 is a reference tool, not a financial adviser. Rates shown are mid-market reference rates and are not an offer to exchange.

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