The NZX 50 fell 66 points, or 0.5%, to close at 13,657 on Monday, halting gains in the prior two sessions, as plunging U.S. futures and escalating Middle East tensions curbed risk appetite. The conflict showed little sign of easing, with U.S. and Israeli leaders vowing continued strikes on Iran while Tehran pledged retaliation. Traders also positioned cautiously ahead of PMI readings later this week in China, New Zealand's largest trading partner, amid concerns the Lunar New Year holiday may have slowed factory and services activity. Early losses were trimmed by strength in logistics and consumer services, though weakness in healthcare, financials, and non-energy minerals weighed on the index. Meanwhile, optimism sustained that monetary policy in New Zealand will remain accommodative, as signaled by the central bank recently. Notable laggards included Tourism Holdings (-9.6%), Napier Port Holdings (-4.2%), Briscoe Group (-4.2%), Ryman Healthcare (-3.6%), and Gentrack Group (-3.6%).

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, fell to 13657 points on March 2, 2026, losing 0.48% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.75% and is up 8.82% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from New Zealand. Historically, the New Zealand Stock Market (NZX 50) reached an all time high of 13757.71 in January of 2026. New Zealand Stock Market (NZX 50) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 2 of 2026.

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, fell to 13657 points on March 2, 2026, losing 0.48% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.75% and is up 8.82% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from New Zealand. The New Zealand Stock Market (NZX 50) is expected to trade at 13571.72 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 12632.40 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
NZX 50 13,656.65 -66.32 -0.48% 1.75% 8.82% Mar/02

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Westpac 49.63 -1.09 -2.15% 41.19% 87.31B Mar/02
Australia and New Zealand Banking 46.86 -0.51 -1.08% 42.56% 64.71B Mar/02
Fisher Paykel Healthcare 41.23 0.33 0.81% 21.59% 13.73B Mar/02
Meridian Energy 5.64 -0.02 -0.35% -3.59% 8.66B Mar/02
Infratil 11.24 0.02 0.18% 6.84% 5.49B Mar/02
Mercury NZ 6.48 0.09 1.41% 8.54% 5.32B Mar/02
A2 Milk 11.52 -0.03 -0.26% 30.02% 4.97B Mar/02
Contact Energy 9.20 -0.09 -0.97% -1.81% 4.37B Mar/02
Mainfreight 63.00 -1.35 -2.10% -9.69% 3.97B Mar/02
Port Of Tauranga 8.12 0.07 0.87% 19.59% 3.29B Mar/02




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
New Zealand Inflation Rate 3.10 3.00 percent Dec 2025
New Zealand Interest Rate 2.25 2.25 percent Feb 2026
New Zealand Unemployment Rate 5.40 5.30 percent Dec 2025

New Zealand Stock Market (NZX 50)
The NZX 50 is a headline stock market index which tracks the performance of 50 largest and most liquid companies by free float market capitalization, listed on the New Zealand Exchange. It is a total return, modified market capitalization weighted index. The NZX 50 Index has a base value of 1880.85 (NZX 40 Index closing level on previous day) as of December 29, 2000.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
13656.65 13722.97 13757.71 1665.04 2001 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: New Zealand

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NZX 50 Pares Early Losses
The NZX 50 fell 66 points, or 0.5%, to close at 13,657 on Monday, halting gains in the prior two sessions, as plunging U.S. futures and escalating Middle East tensions curbed risk appetite. The conflict showed little sign of easing, with U.S. and Israeli leaders vowing continued strikes on Iran while Tehran pledged retaliation. Traders also positioned cautiously ahead of PMI readings later this week in China, New Zealand's largest trading partner, amid concerns the Lunar New Year holiday may have slowed factory and services activity. Early losses were trimmed by strength in logistics and consumer services, though weakness in healthcare, financials, and non-energy minerals weighed on the index. Meanwhile, optimism sustained that monetary policy in New Zealand will remain accommodative, as signaled by the central bank recently. Notable laggards included Tourism Holdings (-9.6%), Napier Port Holdings (-4.2%), Briscoe Group (-4.2%), Ryman Healthcare (-3.6%), and Gentrack Group (-3.6%).
2026-03-02
New Zealand Market Falls Sharply as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
New Zealand stocks tumbled 177 points, or 1.3%, to 13,546 in Monday morning trade, snapping two sessions of gains as geopolitical tensions pressured sentiment. Weekend developments included U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the reported death of Supreme Leader Khamenei, Iran’s retaliation against Gulf states, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Traders also turned cautious ahead of PMI readings in top trading partner China later this week, with concerns building that the Lunar New Year holiday could dampen factory and services activity. Locally, January building permits are due after December’s sharp six-month drop. Still, losses were capped by optimism that monetary policy in New Zealand will stay accommodative, as signaled by the central bank. Nearly all sectors weakened, weighed by healthcare, energy minerals, and transport. Among single stocks, Ryman Healthcare slid 2.8%, followed by Genesis Energy (-2.6%), A2 Milk Co. (-2.4%), and Fletcher Building (-2.0%).
2026-03-01
NZX 50 Reverses Morning Loss, Ends February With Solid Gains
The NZX 50 rose 52 points, or 0.4%, to close at 13,723 on Friday, reversing early weakness and marking its highest finish in six weeks, driven by strength in tech services, logistics, and retail trade. The benchmark gained for a second straight session as traders shrugged off a sharp drop in U.S. futures after Wall Street’s S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell Thursday despite Nvidia’s strong earnings results. Local stocks also logged a second consecutive weekly advance and a solid monthly gain of 2.2%, supported by an indication that the Reserve Bank will maintain a dovish stance amid a manageable inflation outlook and improving economic output after years of stagnation. In top trading partner China, PMI readings for February are due next week, with local media noting a steady rise in consumption during the Spring Festival holiday. Top performers included T&G Global (4.3%), Hallenstein Glasson (3.4%), Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (3.0%), and Seeka Ltd. (2.4%).
2026-02-27