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10 unusual facts about New Zealand dollar


Child Cancer Foundation

As of 2011, it had an income of NZ$ 4.8 million, of which NZ$ 1.9 million was fundraising income, with most of the rest being from donations and bequests.

Internet in New Zealand

The New Zealand Institute think-tank has estimated that the economic benefits of competitive broadband access could be worth as much as NZ$4.4 billion a year to New Zealand's gross domestic product.

Judy Bailey

A reshuffle in TVNZ following the departure of Paul Holmes in 2004 saw her become the sole news presenter for the 6pm ONE News bulletin, and her salary soared to NZ$800,000.

New Zealand dollar

Switching to decimal currency had been proposed in New Zealand since the 1930s, although only in the 1950s did any plans come to fruition.

Niue dollar

While they use the New Zealand dollar, the government also issues legal tender coins using the Niue Dollar for collector's purposes.

Passenger Movement Charge

Cabinet papers show the government planned to implement a NZ$35 border charge in its May 2013 budget, but withdrew from the plan after the country’s Economic Development Ministry found the tax would have run counter to New Zealand’s tourism promotion efforts.

Powdered milk

As a result of the product recall, the New Zealand dollar slipped significantly based on expected losses in sales from this single commodity.

Richard Gorringe

Gorringe was stripped of his license to practice medicine and fined NZ$104,096 in the ruling.

Waitakere Mega Centre

In April 1997, Waltus committed to a NZD $5.2 million expansion and refurbishment of the centre, with the intention of turning it into a niche bulk retailing centre.

As at 31 January 2007, the centre was valued at $39,991,000 NZD.


2012–13 South Pacific cyclone season

The US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa David Huebner confirmed the United States had provided NZ$ 60,000 to the Samoan Red Cross for relief operations.