wow the rate improved even more over night I was going to hold on but have managed to forward buy currency at todays rate 2.17GBP to NZ dollar its worth grabbing while you can

Wow, great rate! Did you do the exchange through a bank, or through a currency trader? Would appreciate knowing who exactly you used, I might want to change some money myself. Again that's a very very good rate!

we used HIFX, XE.com also had the same rate

Try these people, they are part of HiFZ/Bank of New Zealand. I believe they are based in Auckland. Their rates are competitive and they are very efficient. You can get an online quote with no obligation:

www.currencyonline.com