Shopping in Dunedin is relaxed and unhurried. There is a mix of national and chain stores, large shopping malls and highly individual local stores.
New Zealand's unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZ$). Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, some hotels and Bureau de Change kiosks, which are found at international airports and most city centres. All major credit cards can be used in New Zealand. Travellers Cheques are accepted at hotels, banks and some stores.