Excited but anxious. Eager but sad. That's the reality of moving overseas. It's a jumble of mixed emotions. But if there is one certainty it's that careful planning with expert help can make the transition easier. When you open a New Zealand bank account before you move:

• it will allow you to transfer money into your new account before you arrive, so when you land, you can access your New Zealand dollars almost immediately
• may give you the opportunity to take advantage of favourable exchange rates
• you can provide your account details to your employer ahead of time
• provides you with the opportunity to take advantage of competitive interest rates on savings accounts.

Find out how to open your ANZ bank account.