# New Zealand (/docs/guides/connections/new-zealand)



# New Zealand [#new-zealand]

Lunch Flow connects New Zealand users to their bank accounts through **Akahu** or **Snaptrade**, using official banking APIs.

Akahu supports all major New Zealand financial institutions. You can [view the full list of supported banks](https://www.akahu.nz/) on their website.

## Connecting a New Zealand bank [#connecting-a-new-zealand-bank]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Navigate to the Connections page
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **+ New Connection** and select **New Zealand banks**
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Authenticate through Akahu
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Link your banking accounts to Akahu
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Choose which accounts to synchronise with Lunch Flow
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Security [#security]

All connections are read-only and encrypted. Lunch Flow never sees your login credentials and cannot move money.