oakland checks will no longer be accepted at New Zealand banks from 2020. It’s a shame that the oakland checks, which has been in use since the 1990s, can no longer be used due to lack of demand. oakland checks are New Zealand checks that have long been recognized as safe assets and have been used by many New Zealanders. Currently, they cannot be traded, but it is said that enthusiasts collect them for collection purposes or trade them between individuals. However, transactions are not officially possible in New Zealand banks.