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AUD AUD NZD NZD Rate as of2026-05-17

AUD to NZD Converter.

Current rate

1 AUD = 1.085 NZD as of 2026-05-17. A trans-Tasman pair used by Australian and New Zealand businesses (free trade under CER agreement since 1983), tourists crossing between the two countries, and forex traders. AUD-NZD historically trades in a narrow band (1.00-1.15) because both economies share structural similarities (commodity exports, advanced economies, similar inflation dynamics). The rate is highly sensitive to relative dairy vs iron ore prices and RBA vs RBNZ policy divergence.

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AUDNZD Converter

A$
🇦🇺 A$1.00 = 🇳🇿
NZ$1.09
Rate: 1 AUD = 1.0850 NZD
Common conversions
🇦🇺 AUD🇳🇿 NZD
A$1.00NZ$1.09
A$10.00NZ$10.85
A$100.00NZ$108.50
A$500.00NZ$542.50
A$1,000.00NZ$1,085.00
A$5,000.00NZ$5,425.00
A$10,000.00NZ$10,850.00
A$50,000.00NZ$54,250.00
A$100,000.00NZ$108,500.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

AUD trend over time.

Today
1.085
1 AUD = NZD
1 year ago
1.072
↑ 1.2% in 12 months
5 years ago
1.04
↑ 4.3% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

AUD to NZD conversion table.

Common Australian Dollar amounts converted to New Zealand Dollar at today's rate of 1 AUD = 1.085 NZD. The reverse holds too: 1 NZD = 0.9217 AUD.

AUD → NZD
1 AUD 1.09 NZD
5 AUD 5.43 NZD
10 AUD 10.85 NZD
25 AUD 27.13 NZD
50 AUD 54.25 NZD
100 AUD 108.5 NZD
500 AUD 542.5 NZD
1,000 AUD 1,085 NZD
5,000 AUD 5,425 NZD
10,000 AUD 10,850 NZD
NZD → AUD
1 NZD 0.9217 AUD
5 NZD 4.61 AUD
10 NZD 9.22 AUD
25 NZD 23.04 AUD
50 NZD 46.08 AUD
100 NZD 92.17 AUD
500 NZD 460.83 AUD
1,000 NZD 921.66 AUD
5,000 NZD 4,608 AUD
10,000 NZD 9,217 AUD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert AUD to NZD.

The AUD/NZD corridor is driven mostly by Australia immigration and university fees. On the New Zealand Dollar side, demand comes from NZ immigration, study abroad, and agricultural exports. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, AUD/NZD is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the Australian Dollar has moved up 1.2% against the New Zealand Dollar, and over five years it has strengthened about 4.3% (from 1.04 to 1.085). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the New Zealand Dollar you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best AUD → NZD rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large AUD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

AUD to NZD FAQ.

AUD to NZD for moving between Australia and NZ?
For trans-Tasman migration (one of the world's most permissive — Australian citizens get NZ permanent residence on arrival, and vice versa under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement): most movers maintain AUD savings while building NZD income. Wise multi-currency accounts handle both AUD and NZD natively. For larger settlement transfers (NZ$50K+): OFX and Wise offer near-mid-market rates with 1-2 day delivery to ANZ NZ, ASB, BNZ, or Westpac NZ accounts.
AUD-NZD trading range — why so narrow?
Both economies have similar structures (commodity exports, advanced economies, English-speaking, comparable inflation and rate paths) which keeps AUD-NZD historically anchored. The 1.00-1.15 trading range has held for most of the last 15 years. Divergences happen when iron ore (helps AUD) and dairy (helps NZD) prices diverge, or when RBA vs RBNZ policy rates differ by more than 100 bps. In 2026, both central banks are easing in parallel, keeping the rate near the historical mid-point.
Tax implications of AUD-NZD trans-Tasman transfers?
Both Australia and New Zealand allow free capital flows between the two countries with no withholding tax. For permanent migrations, the home country tax residency rules (Australia: 183-day, NZ: 183-day) determine where you pay income tax. The Australia-NZ DTAA (Double Tax Avoidance Agreement) prevents double taxation. Pension transfers between Australian Super and NZ KiwiSaver have specific rules — consult a cross-border financial advisor before triggering a transfer.