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EUR EUR NZD NZD Rate as of2026-05-18

EUR to NZD Converter.

Current rate

1 EUR = 1.79 NZD as of 2026-05-18. EUR-NZD is a smaller migration corridor than EUR-AUD but follows similar dynamics — New Zealand's Working Holiday Visa is available to most EU countries (Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Ireland, etc.) with 12-month durations, the Skilled Migrant Category points-based system attracts European engineers and healthcare workers, and a steady flow of European retirees and lifestyle migrants buy property in the South Island. NZD has weakened against EUR over 5 years on softer dairy export prices, RBNZ's aggressive cutting cycle from late 2024 into 2025, and China-demand drag on commodity currencies.

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EURNZD Converter

🇪🇺 €1.00 = 🇳🇿
NZ$1.79
Rate: 1 EUR = 1.7900 NZD
Common conversions
🇪🇺 EUR🇳🇿 NZD
€1.00NZ$1.79
€10.00NZ$17.90
€100.00NZ$179.00
€500.00NZ$895.00
€1,000.00NZ$1,790.00
€5,000.00NZ$8,950.00
€10,000.00NZ$17,900.00
€50,000.00NZ$89,500.00
€100,000.00NZ$179,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-18 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

EUR trend over time.

Today
1.79
1 EUR = NZD
1 year ago
1.76
↑ 1.7% in 12 months
5 years ago
1.71
↑ 4.7% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

EUR to NZD conversion table.

Common Euro amounts converted to New Zealand Dollar at today's rate of 1 EUR = 1.79 NZD. The reverse holds too: 1 NZD = 0.5587 EUR.

EUR → NZD
1 EUR 1.79 NZD
5 EUR 8.95 NZD
10 EUR 17.9 NZD
25 EUR 44.75 NZD
50 EUR 89.5 NZD
100 EUR 179 NZD
500 EUR 895 NZD
1,000 EUR 1,790 NZD
5,000 EUR 8,950 NZD
10,000 EUR 17,900 NZD
NZD → EUR
1 NZD 0.5587 EUR
5 NZD 2.79 EUR
10 NZD 5.59 EUR
25 NZD 13.97 EUR
50 NZD 27.93 EUR
100 NZD 55.87 EUR
500 NZD 279.33 EUR
1,000 NZD 558.66 EUR
5,000 NZD 2,793 EUR
10,000 NZD 5,587 EUR
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert EUR to NZD.

The EUR/NZD corridor is driven mostly by Eurozone purchases and EU remittances. On the New Zealand Dollar side, demand comes from NZ immigration, study abroad, and agricultural exports. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, EUR/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 Euro has moved up 1.7% against the New Zealand Dollar, and over five years it has strengthened about 4.7% (from 1.71 to 1.79). 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 EUR → 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 EUR transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-18 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

EUR to NZD FAQ.

Best way to send EUR to NZD for moving to New Zealand?
For initial setup funds and Skilled Migrant landing costs: Wise NZD account opened from Europe gives ~0.5% markup, the best widely-available rate. Revolut supports NZD on Premium tier for smaller amounts. For property purchase remittance (which can be substantial): NZ banks ANZ, ASB, and BNZ accept SWIFT wires from European banks with treasury-rate FX above NZD 100K. Note NZ's 2018 Overseas Investment Act restrictions on residential property purchase by non-residents — you generally need residency or specific exemption.
Can EU citizens buy property in New Zealand?
Restricted since October 2018. Non-residents (including most EU citizens without NZ residency) cannot buy existing residential property — only newly-built developments above a threshold, or with specific OIO (Overseas Investment Office) consent. Permanent residents, residence-class visa holders, and Australian/Singaporean citizens are exempted. Most European migrants on Working Holiday or Skilled Migrant visas need to wait for residency status before buying — typically 2-5 years after first arrival.
How does Working Holiday Visa NZ compare to Australia for Europeans?
NZ's WHV is simpler (less paperwork, less competitive quota for most EU countries) but offers fewer regional-work extension options than Australia's 88-day program. Wages in NZ are lower than Australia (~20-25% below Aus minimum wage in equivalent roles), but cost of living outside Auckland is more reasonable. Many European working holiday makers do NZ first as a gentler entry and then continue to Australia for higher earnings.