Individuals can invest in New Zealand government bonds through , secondary market trading , or managed funds . 1. Purchase Kiwi Bonds Directly (Retail Only)
Wholesale government securities (Nominal Bonds, Inflation-Indexed Bonds, and Green Bonds) cannot be bought directly by individuals from the government. Instead, you buy them from other investors on the NZX Debt Market (NZDX) . : Requires an account with an NZX accredited broker . Common Brokers : ASB Securities Jarden (Direct Broking) Craigs Investment Partners Forsyth Barr buy nz government bonds
: You must have a Common Shareholder Number (CSN) and a Faster Identification Number (FIN) to trade. 3. Invest through Managed Funds & ETFs Individuals can invest in New Zealand government bonds
Compare the (RWT) of these different bond types. Let me know how you'd like to refine your investment plan . Instead, you buy them from other investors on
: Providers like Simplicity , Fisher Funds , and Harbour Asset Management offer dedicated bond funds accessible via platforms like InvestNow . Summary of Comparison Kiwi Bonds NZX Listed Bonds Bond Funds/ETFs Availability NZ Residents only Publicly traded Publicly traded/Managed Purchase Source Direct from Registrar Via Stockbroker Via Fund Manager/Platform Min. Investment Broker minimums apply Often no/low minimum Risk Profile Lowest (Government backed) Low (Market price risk) Low to Moderate (Diversified) If you would like, I can help you: Find the current interest rates for Kiwi Bonds. Locate an accredited broker's fee schedule.
: Fixed interest rates for 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, or 4 years. Investment Limits : Minimum : Maximum : per issue.
are the only government bonds available for direct purchase from the Crown by individual New Zealand residents . Issuer : New Zealand Debt Management (NZDM) . Registrar : Managed by Computershare Investor Services .