Help shape the future of the EFTPOS device lifecycle framework

Payments NZ is currently consulting on proposed changes to the EFTPOS device lifecycle framework – the set of policies that governs how payment terminals are registered, maintained, and retired from the network in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Read more   15 Dec 2025

HVCS participants join global payments messaging upgrade

Major banks and financial institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand have moved into a new era of payments messaging, by completing their transition to ISO 20022 messaging for high-value and cross-border payments.

Read more   3 Dec 2025

Richer messaging opens up new potential in high-value and cross-border payments

Financial institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world are about to move into a new era of payments messaging.

Read more   20 Nov 2025

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  • Payments NZ responds to government recommendations

    Payments NZ acknowledges the announcement made by the government today accepting the Finance and Expenditure Committee’s recommendations for their inquiry into banking competition.

    Read more   13 Nov 2025
  • Submission to the FMA on tokenisation in financial markets

    We recently made a submission to the Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tatai Hokohoko (FMA) in response to their discussion paper on tokenisation in financial markets, released in early September 2025.

    Read more   11 Nov 2025
  • Submission to RBNZ on the High Value Clearing Systems designation proposal

    We recently made a submission to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua on its proposal to designate the High Value Clearing System under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021.

    Read more   23 Oct 2025