S&P/NZX 50
NZ50 · NZD
Healthcare exporters, renewables and long-term infrastructure.
New Zealand's S&P/NZX 50 covers major liquid shares on the NZX. Healthcare, renewable electricity, infrastructure and logistics create a mix of overseas earnings and domestic defensive businesses. The market is relatively small, so liquidity, interest rates and the New Zealand dollar matter. The six companies below are representative examples, not a live ranking.
Sector breakdown
What drives the index
Healthcare
Medical devices and healthcare services.
Utilities
Hydro, geothermal and wind-powered electricity businesses.
Industrials & Logistics
Freight, distribution and global supply-chain services.
Infrastructure & Transport
Airports and transport-linked assets.
Telecom
Mobile, broadband and digital services.
Consumer & Materials
Food, building products and household demand.
Top companies
The franchises that matter
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Respiratory-care devices and equipment sold internationally.
Auckland International Airport
New Zealand's principal international airport.
Mainfreight
International freight and supply-chain services.
Meridian Energy
Renewable electricity generation and retailing.
Spark New Zealand
Mobile, broadband and digital-service provider.
Fletcher Building
Building products, distribution and construction operations.
Latest News
NZX is headquartered in Wellington.
Hydropower is a major source of New Zealand's electricity.
Several major NZX companies also have Australian listings.
- Established shareholder protections
- Renewable energy assets
- Global healthcare and logistics businesses
- Small-market liquidity
- NZD currency movements
- Interest-rate and domestic housing sensitivity
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