New Zealand Dollar to Canadian Dollar
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Convert New Zealand Dollar to Canadian Dollar using today's official exchange rate from the European Central Bank.

1 NZD = 0.8141 CAD
1 CAD = 1.2284 NZD
Source: European Central Bank ยท Rate date: 2026-05-09

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Common New Zealand Dollar to Canadian Dollar amounts

NZD CAD
1 NZD 0.8141 CAD
5 NZD 4.0703 CAD
10 NZD 8.1406 CAD
25 NZD 20.3515 CAD
50 NZD 40.703 CAD
100 NZD 81.406 CAD
500 NZD 407.03 CAD
1,000 NZD 814.06 CAD
5,000 NZD 4,070.3 CAD
10,000 NZD 8,140.6 CAD

About the New Zealand Dollar

The New Zealand Dollar (symbol: NZ$; code: NZD) is the official currency of New Zealand, issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Each dollar is divided into 100 cents. Often called the "Kiwi" after the native bird featured on the one-dollar coin, the New Zealand dollar is a commodity currency with its value linked to dairy and agricultural exports.

About the Canadian Dollar

The Canadian Dollar (symbol: C$; code: CAD) is the official currency of Canada, issued by the Bank of Canada. Each dollar is divided into 100 cents. Often nicknamed the "loonie" after the loon bird depicted on the one-dollar coin, the Canadian dollar's value is closely tied to global oil prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this exchange rate calculated?

This conversion uses the European Central Bank reference rate, which is published once per business day at around 16:00 CET (Frankfurt time). The ECB calculates these rates from interbank market quotes provided by major banks. Reference rates are intended for information and statistical purposes โ€” they are not commercial rates at which currencies can actually be bought or sold.

Will I get this exact rate from my bank?

No. The ECB reference rate is a benchmark used by economists, regulators, and accountants โ€” not a retail rate. Banks, currency exchange services, and credit cards typically add a markup of 1 to 4 percent on top of the reference rate, plus possible fixed transaction fees. To know the actual rate you would pay, check directly with your bank or money transfer service before exchanging.

How often is this rate updated?

The European Central Bank updates exchange rates once per business day, around 16:00 CET. Rates are not updated on weekends or eurozone bank holidays โ€” during these periods the most recent business-day rate remains in effect. We refresh our cached rate every six hours to balance accuracy with performance.

Why does the New Zealand Dollar to Canadian Dollar exchange rate change?

Exchange rates fluctuate based on many factors, including interest rate decisions by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Bank of Canada, inflation differences between New Zealand and Canada, trade balances, capital flows, and geopolitical events affecting market sentiment. Even small differences in expected economic conditions can move rates significantly over short periods.

Can I convert other currencies?

Yes. We support 15 major currencies for conversion: USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, AUD, CNY, INR, MXN, BRL, KRW, SGD, NZD, and SEK. Use the swap button above to flip the direction of this conversion, or open any other supported currency pair directly.

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