Cryptocurrency NZ
Est. July 2020. Christchurch, New Zealand.
Since our inception in 2020, Cryptocurrency NZ (CNZ) has been dedicated to fostering New Zealand’s growing crypto community. Our mission is to onboard, educate, and empower Kiwis entering the decentralized universe. We provide a platform to unite New Zealand’s cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, sparking connections that drive innovation, enterprise, and industry across Aotearoa.
The Largest Crypto Community in NZ
Our Mission
CNZ is a New Zealand grassroots Bitcoin & cryptocurrency community guild powering the physical and digital social infrastructure of NZ's decentralized digital asset revolution.
We're the guardians of Aotearoa's largest Bitcoin, blockchain and crypto Meetups, Facebook, Reddit, Discord groups – home to 72,000+ Kiwi crypto enthusiasts.
We run monthly DeFi Meetups across 14 of New Zealand's cities, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and beyond, proudly supported by New Zealand's crypto titans.
Here on the CNZ website, you'll find portals to the corners of our community – as well the backbone of the Cryptocurrency NZ project; our ultra simplified, no bullshit, step-by-step guide on how to get started with Bitcoin & crypto investing in New Zealand.
Our Team
Harry Satoshi
Founder & CEO
@Aoraki_RangerNZ
Nic Turnbull
Co-Founder & CFO
@TxWheat
Oliver Jenks
Chief Product Officer
Jayden Hunt
Chief Technology Officer
Kodi Sinclair
Community Manager
@TheLastMoa
Tim Lamb
Marketing Manager
Jacob Browne
Full Stack Web Developer
Dev Krishnan
ACKL Meetup Host
@ASICnz
Cryptocurrency NZ Projects
Explore our initiatives designed to advance crypto adoption, awareness and community across Aotearoa
Cryptocurrency NZ Discord
New Zealand's largest cryptocurrency Discord server where Kiwis can freely talk Bitcoin, crypto, NFTs, DeFi, Mining, Day Trading and beyond in NZ.
Join the CNZ Discord→CryptocurrencyNZ Website
Our New Zealand focused, no bullshit crypto guide built to help Kiwis learn, set up their first wallet and buy crypto safely and easily in NZ.
Explore our Guides→NZ Crypto Meetups
On the last Wednesday of each month, we run 14 monthly Bitcoin & crypto meetups across New Zealand.
Find your CNZ Meetup→NZ P2P Crypto Marketplace
New Zealand's largest peer-to-peer trading group for buying or selling crypto directly between individuals without middlemen.
Go to NZ P2P Marketplace→r/NZBitcoin Reddit Community
New Zealand's legacy Bitcoin subreddit dating back to NZ’s first online community in 2013.
Join r/NZBitcoin Community→Crypto Consulting NZ
New Zealand’s leading cryptocurrency consulting agency, offering direct mentorship, scam support, legal services, forensics, and wallet recovery.
Go to Crypto Consulting NZ→UniversityCrypto Communities
UC CryptoSoc
Massey University Crypto
AUT Blockchain
Auckland Meetups
Growing the crypto community in NZ's largest city
P2P Marketplace
Direct crypto trading between Kiwis
Crypto Education
Simplifying crypto for all Kiwis
Industry Recognition
Celebrating CNZ's achievements in the New Zealand crypto and web3 space.
Web3 Company of the Year 2024
Web3NZ Awards · 2024
Recognized for our contributions to the Web3 ecosystem in New Zealand.
This award recognizes companies making exceptional contributions to Web3 adoption and innovation in New Zealand. Our work in catalysing crypto education and community across the country led us to this prestigious honour.
Web3 Education Institution of the Year 2024
Web3NZ Awards · 2024
Awarded for excellence in driving innovation at the University of Canterbury, gaining student rights to decentralize and becoming the first student decentralized autonomous organization in Oceania.
WebNZ Hackathon Best UX Design Award
Web3NZ Hackathon · 2025
Recognized for our design in developing the NZ P2P Crypto Marketplace V.2 at New Zealand's first web3 hackathon.
2024-25
Award Period
Web3
Industry
Our Sponsors and Partners
Proudly supported by New Zealand's leading Bitcoin, crypto, web3 and blockchain organizations.
A Kiwis Guide to the Future of Money
Join Aotearoa's largest crypto community on our mission to advance cryptocurrency adoption, awareness, and education throughout New Zealand.
Join 50,000+ Kiwis already part of our community