Bank ATMs disappearing across New Zealand
The number of bank-owned ATMs has fallen sharply, with one major bank cutting its fleet by 85 machines in two years.
Bank-owned ATMs have become increasingly scarce across New Zealand. The country's largest bank has removed 85 ATMs in the past two years, part of a broader trend where the number of bank-owned ATMs has dropped 32 percent over the past decade. The shift reflects changing consumer behaviour as people use less cash.
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RNZ
Where have all the ATMs gone?
The number of bank-owned ATMs has dropped 32 percent over the past decade.
NZ Herald
Where have all the ATMs gone?
The country's largest bank has cut its ATM numbers by 85 in two years.
1News
Where have all the ATMs gone?
If you have looked for somewhere to get cash out recently, you might have noticed a change – many bank-owned ATMs have vanished.