Interoperability is the difference between a payments system that works – and one that does not

Interoperability sits behind every successful payment. This Payments NZ thought leadership paper explains why seamless connections across the ecosystem are critical to trust, resilience, and innovation – and why fragmentation is one of the most significant risks facing payments today.

Read more   22 May 2026

The Hub – modernisation and resilience: a strategic view

We welcomed members, participants and key stakeholders in payments to hear from global payments and data thought leader David Birch, at our Hub breakfast event in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Read more   6 May 2026

Payments NZ announces new Board Chair

Payments NZ has today announced the appointment of Michael Ahie (Taranaki, Ngāruahine, Ngāti Ruanui) as Chair of its Board.

Read more   4 May 2026

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  • One week to go before deadline for 4.x EFTPOS terminals

    A nationwide phase-out of EFTPOS terminals using older security standards is nearly complete, with just one week remaining before the final deadline for affected devices.

    Read more   23 Apr 2026
  • Submission to RBNZ on the High Value Clearing System designation

    Payments NZ has provided a further submission to The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) in response to its proposal to designate the High Value Clearing System (HVCS) under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021 (FMI Act).

    Read more   20 Apr 2026
  • Submission on enhancing the cyber security of New Zealand’s critical infrastructure system

    Payments NZ Limited has made a submission on the Government’s discussion document Enhancing the cyber security of New Zealand’s critical infrastructure system.

    Read more   17 Apr 2026