The NZX 50 climbed 17 points, or 0.1%, to close at 12,932, paring earlier gains from the morning session while extending advances from the previous session after fresh data showed inflation remained steady in Q1. Inflation stood at 3.1% in Q1, unchanged from Q4’s 1.5-year high and above forecasts of 2.9%, topping the RBNZ’s 1–3% target range and raising expectations that the RBNZ will hold interest rates at its upcoming meeting, as GDP growth eased on a quarter-on-quarter basis in Q4 2025. The broader index tracked gains in US futures amid optimism over a second round of US–Iran negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan. Real estate, technology, and energy stocks led the market, with notable gains from Mainfreight (+3.7%), Ventia Services Group (2.9%), Hallenstein Glasson Holdings (+2.4%), F&C Investment Trust (+1.7%), Gentrack Group (1.4%), Port of Tauranga (+1.1%), and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (+0.4%).

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, rose to 12932 points on April 21, 2026, gaining 0.13% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.25% and is up 9.26% 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 April 21 of 2026.

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, rose to 12932 points on April 21, 2026, gaining 0.13% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.25% and is up 9.26% 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 12705.73 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 11948.07 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
NZX 50 12,932.33 16.88 0.13% 0.25% 9.26% Apr/21

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Westpac 48.53 0.08 0.17% 43.58% 100.61B Apr/21
Australia and New Zealand Banking 45.02 -1.44 -3.10% 52.35% 77.51B Apr/21
Fisher Paykel Healthcare 37.92 0.14 0.37% 16.68% 13.18B Apr/21
Meridian Energy 5.59 -0.06 -1.06% 1.18% 8.36B Apr/21
Infratil 12.33 0.03 0.24% 21.60% 5.49B Apr/21
Mercury NZ 6.48 0.03 0.47% 14.59% 5.32B Apr/21
A2 Milk 8.99 -0.03 -0.33% 3.45% 4.77B Apr/21
Contact Energy 9.30 -0.09 -0.96% 2.76% 4.29B Apr/21
Mainfreight 59.20 2.10 3.68% 7.64% 3.71B Apr/21
Port Of Tauranga 8.08 0.09 1.13% 31.60% 3.15B Apr/21




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
New Zealand Inflation Rate 3.10 3.10 percent Mar 2026
New Zealand Interest Rate 2.25 2.25 percent Apr 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
12932.33 12915.45 13757.71 1665.04 2001 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: New Zealand

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New Zealand Shares Pare Gains, End Up 0.1%
The NZX 50 climbed 17 points, or 0.1%, to close at 12,932, paring earlier gains from the morning session while extending advances from the previous session after fresh data showed inflation remained steady in Q1. Inflation stood at 3.1% in Q1, unchanged from Q4’s 1.5-year high and above forecasts of 2.9%, topping the RBNZ’s 1–3% target range and raising expectations that the RBNZ will hold interest rates at its upcoming meeting, as GDP growth eased on a quarter-on-quarter basis in Q4 2025. The broader index tracked gains in US futures amid optimism over a second round of US–Iran negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan. Real estate, technology, and energy stocks led the market, with notable gains from Mainfreight (+3.7%), Ventia Services Group (2.9%), Hallenstein Glasson Holdings (+2.4%), F&C Investment Trust (+1.7%), Gentrack Group (1.4%), Port of Tauranga (+1.1%), and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (+0.4%).
2026-04-21
New Zealand Stocks Extend Gains After Inflation Data
The NZX 50 climbed 29 points, or 0.2%, to 12,944 in early trading on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session after fresh data showed inflation remained steady in Q1. Inflation stood at 3.1% in Q1, unchanged from Q4’s 1.5-year high and above forecasts of 2.9%, topping the RBNZ’s 1–3% target range and raising expectations that the RBNZ will hold interest rates at its upcoming meeting, as GDP growth eased (qoq) in Q4 2025. Most sectors traded in the green, including energy, consumer staples, healthcare, and real estate. The broader index tracked gains in US futures, though renewed Middle East tensions following a setback in US–Iran negotiations limited upside. Data released on Monday continued to lift sentiment, as the country posted an NZ$0.70 billion surplus in March, swinging from an NZ$0.79 billion deficit in the same month of 2025. Early gainers included F&C Investment Trust (2.9%), A2 Milk (1.4%), Fisher & Paykel (1.1%), Sky Network TV (1.0%), and Mainfreight (0.4%).
2026-04-20
NZX 50 Edges Up 0.1% After Paring Early Gains
The NZX 50 rose 10 points, or 0.1%, to close at 12,915 on Monday, partly erasing earlier gains, and halting losses from the previous two sessions, with support from financials, technology, and materials stocks. Latest trade data from New Zealand lifted sentiment, as the country posted an NZ$0.70 billion surplus in March, swinging from an NZ$0.79 billion deficit in the same month of 2025. However, a decline in U.S. futures after Iran again closed the Strait of Hormuz, following the U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel, capped gains. Traders are also anticipating the release of Q1 inflation data on Tuesday to guide the central bank’s monetary policy decisions amid rising oil prices. Among the top performers were Henderson Far East Income (2.6%), Gentrack Group (2.2%), Infratil (2.1%), Meridian Energy (2.0%), Colonial Motor Company (1.7%), and ANZ Group (1.4%).
2026-04-20