The NZX 50 fell 36 points, or 0.3%, to close at 13,620 on Tuesday, extending the prior day’s losses as U.S. stock futures retreated sharply as Middle East tensions fueled inflation fears through higher oil prices. President Trump said Monday that U.S. military operations against Iran could last four to five weeks, while Wellington noted it is monitoring the crisis and its impact on New Zealanders in the region. In Australia, the central bank signaled a rate hike could come as early as this month if inflation expectations drift higher. Consumer durables, logistics, and producer manufacturing led declines, though gains in non-energy minerals and financials helped limit losses. Notable laggards included Channel Infrastructure NZ (-2.3%), Scales Corp. (-2.1%), Infratil Ltd. (-1.7%), and PGG Wrightson (-1.3%). Traders now braced for upcoming PMI figures from China, New Zealand’s top trading partner, for clues on February’s manufacturing and services activity following recent holidays.

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, fell to 13620 points on March 3, 2026, losing 0.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.14% and is up 9.23% 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 3 of 2026.

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, fell to 13620 points on March 3, 2026, losing 0.27% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.14% and is up 9.23% 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 13,620.21 -36.44 -0.27% 1.14% 9.23% Mar/03

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Westpac 49.66 0.03 0.06% 41.40% 87.31B Mar/03
Australia and New Zealand Banking 47.35 0.49 1.05% 43.48% 64.71B Mar/03
Fisher Paykel Healthcare 41.00 -0.23 -0.56% 22.39% 13.73B Mar/03
Meridian Energy 5.61 -0.03 -0.53% -2.77% 8.66B Mar/03
Infratil 11.03 -0.21 -1.87% 7.09% 5.49B Mar/03
Mercury NZ 6.45 -0.03 -0.46% 8.95% 5.32B Mar/03
A2 Milk 11.65 0.13 1.13% 33.30% 4.97B Mar/03
Contact Energy 9.35 0.15 1.63% 0.65% 4.37B Mar/03
Mainfreight 62.86 -0.14 -0.22% -9.67% 3.97B Mar/03
Port Of Tauranga 8.15 0.03 0.37% 21.28% 3.29B Mar/03




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
13620.21 13656.65 13757.71 1665.04 2001 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: New Zealand

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Shares in New Zealand Finish 0.3% Lower
The NZX 50 fell 36 points, or 0.3%, to close at 13,620 on Tuesday, extending the prior day’s losses as U.S. stock futures retreated sharply as Middle East tensions fueled inflation fears through higher oil prices. President Trump said Monday that U.S. military operations against Iran could last four to five weeks, while Wellington noted it is monitoring the crisis and its impact on New Zealanders in the region. In Australia, the central bank signaled a rate hike could come as early as this month if inflation expectations drift higher. Consumer durables, logistics, and producer manufacturing led declines, though gains in non-energy minerals and financials helped limit losses. Notable laggards included Channel Infrastructure NZ (-2.3%), Scales Corp. (-2.1%), Infratil Ltd. (-1.7%), and PGG Wrightson (-1.3%). Traders now braced for upcoming PMI figures from China, New Zealand’s top trading partner, for clues on February’s manufacturing and services activity following recent holidays.
2026-03-03
New Zealand Stocks Inch Lower
New Zealand shares edged down 20 points or 0.1% to 13,637 in early deals on Tuesday, marking losses for the second straight session amid weakness in consumer durables, energy minerals, and logistics. A widening conflict across the Middle East weighed on sentiment, with U.S. President Trump vowing 'whatever it takes' on Iran as Israel launched new airstrikes Monday. Caution also lingered 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. Still, declines were capped by local data showing a rebound of 1.9% mom in building permits at the start of the year, after a 4.5% fall in December. Auckland Intl. Airport dropped the most by 2.7%, reflecting the impact of travel disruptions due to the geopolitical tensions. Other laggards were Meridian Energy (-1.8%), Infratil Ltd. (-1.3%), Winton Land (-1.0%), and Property for Industry (-0.8%).
2026-03-02
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