There are some aspects of this fund which may require extra consideration before deciding to invest.

Schedule 1 exemption

This investment offer has a Schedule 1 exemption, which means there is not as much required to be disclosed about it as others. There will be fewer documents to see. Here's more about Schedule 1.

Exclusion for debt securities issued by the Crown (clause 22(1)(a) of Schedule 1 of the FMCA)

Issuer can withhold payment

In this case, the provider of this investment may not pay investors back straight away. This is important to know and acknowledge as you research investments.

Issuer's description of this product:

The Bonds are fixed-term debt securities issued by the New Zealand Government

Minimum investment

$1,000

This is the minimum amount you would need to put into this in order to invest.

Closing date

Ongoing

This offer does not have a closing date and is a continuous issue. It's likely you'll be able to invest for the forseeable future.

Maturity

Non-fixed

This investment does not have a fixed date of maturity, which can mean flexible or multiple terms are available.

Maturity details

Rate

Fixed

 This investment offer returns this set percentage rate.

Rate details

Key facts

Issuer's industry

Other

Credit ratings

Credit ratings can help you understand whether your investment in bonds will pay or if you'll get your money back. They indicate the long-term ability of the issuer to repay its debts. See also the Reserve Bank's primer on credit ratings and a map of the three scales used by the rating agencies.

Investment credit rating

Not provided

This is the credit rating for this particular bond or debt security.

Issuer credit rating

AAA
(Standard & Poor's)

This is the credit rating for the organisation issuing the bond or debt security.

Maturity

Non-fixed

Maturity conditions description

The Bonds will have a term of six months, one year, two years, or four years.

Rate

Fixed

Rate description

The Bonds will bear interest at a fixed rate for the whole term of the Bonds subject to any early redemption. The interest rate for the Bonds will depend on the maturity of the Bonds and will be specified in the issue rates sheet. The interest rate may be zero, in which case no Interest is payable on the Bonds.

Key documents

These are the most important documents that a provider is required to file about this investment.

Product disclosure statement

Before you invest in a product like a fund, you are given a PDS which has essential details about it and the company providing it. Here's more on how to read a PDS.

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Additional disclosure documents

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Additional details

Issuer details

Name

THE SOVEREIGN IN RIGHT OF NEW ZEALAND

Type

Government Entity

Industry

Other

Credit rating

AAA (Standard & Poor's) on 22 February 2021

Offer details

Date registered

11 November 2016

Date opened

18 November 2016

Closing date

None

Continuous issue

Yes

Further payments may be required

No

Restrictions on transfer

No

Issuer can withhold, reduce, or delay payment

Yes

Convertible product

No

Intending to list

No

Schedule 1 exemption

Yes: Exclusion for debt securities issued by the Crown (clause 22(1)(a) of Schedule 1 of the FMCA)

FMA exemption

No

Reference numbers

Offer

OFR10990: NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT KIWI BONDS

Next steps

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Product disclosure statement

Take a deeper dive into the PDS, which has essential details about this offer and the company providing it. Here's more on how to read a PDS.

Getting investment advice

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Interested in investing in this offer? Visit the provider's website. debtmanagement.treasury.govt.nz