It ' s $ 1000 NZD per month per person , or $ 400 NZD per month if you ' ve already paid for your accommodation . Alternatively , you can get someone to fill out a form to say that they ' ll support you financially , but this option is only for those who MUST apply for a visitor ' s visa beforehand i . e . not from a visawaiver country . The amount required is so little that proof of funds is almost never asked for . I ' ve never heard of anyone being asked for it , although some websites recommend you bring proof of sufficient funds in the form of a bank statement or similar . Most travellers will be fine with a VISA card or similar , in the rare case that you are queried on it . The ' sufficient funds ' requirement is more for those extremely lowbudget travellers who Immigration NZ feel are at risk of finding ' under the table tax free ' work or of overstaying their temporary entry period , etc . Don ' t worry about it .