Bank of New Zealand

BNZ tower in Auckland

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) is one of largest banks in New Zealand. It was founded in 1861 and is based in Auckland. Today the bank employs over 5,000 people, works with personal, business, agri and private wealth clients and has over 180 retail stores and partners’ centres across New Zealand. The main management and administration functions of the Bank are located in Wellington and Auckland. Bank of New Zealand is a subsidiary of the National Australia Bank (since 1992) and is governed locally by a fully empowered New Zealand Board of Directors. In August 2010, BNZ changed their logo attaching the Southern Cross to their previous logo and changing the font. The Southern Cross is a New Zealand symbol and is also on the New Zealand flag. BNZ has a museum of banking in Wellington.