Aurora Capital
A New Zealand-owned, multi-manager specialist that builds diversified, future-focused portfolios by selecting investment managers who share its commitment to sustainability and long-term resilience.
Proven experience
$500 million+
in funds under management, built in just a few years since launching in 2021.
30+ years' experience
Co-founder & CIO Sean Henaghan previously led an investment business managing over AU$100 billion across multi-asset strategies and appointing 100+ investment managers globally.
Source: aurora.co.nz, 5 August 2026.
About
The story so far
Founded in 2021, Aurora Capital is a New Zealand-owned investment manager helping New Zealanders grow their savings with confidence. Aurora believes you can aim for strong returns while also contributing to a more sustainable future.
Their long-term investment strategies are built to handle market ups and downs, with climate risk and sustainability considerations factored into how they invest clients’ money.
How they invest
Same destination, smoother journey. Aurora's philosophy blends smart diversification with a future-focused outlook, guided by four core principles:
Multi-manager strength
Combining a range of investment managers, styles and assets to reduce reliance on any one approach and smooth the investor experience through market ups and downs.
Rigorous manager selection
Every underlying manager is selected and monitored against strict criteria for track record, investment style and sustainability alignment.
Investing in what's next
Aurora selects investment managers who share its commitment to climate awareness and sustainability. These managers back companies adapting to tomorrow's challenges — from climate resilience to new technology.
Built for resilience
Prioritising quality, adaptability and sound fundamentals, the goal is consistent growth — not short bursts of outperformance.
With Hive KiwiSaver
Investment options with Hive KiwiSaver Scheme
Hive Aurora Aggressive Fund
A diversified option investing mainly in growth assets for investors seeking maximum long-term growth who are prepared for significant ups and downs along the way.
Hive Aurora Growth Fund
A diversified option investing mainly in Australasian and global equities and infrastructure, for investors seeking strong long-term growth who are comfortable with ups and downs along the way.
Hive Aurora Conservative Fund
A diversified option investing mainly in bonds and cash, with some shares and infrastructure, for investors seeking relatively stable returns over the short to medium term.
Hive Aurora Liquidity Fund
Our lowest-risk option that invests in cash and cash-equivalent assets, for investors who want to minimise ups and downs for their savings or need short-term access to their money.
Aurora First Home Buyer Strategy
A specialist strategy designed by Aurora Capital for members saving toward their first home in the next 1 to 3 years. Built from a mix of the Hive Aurora Conservative Fund and Hive Aurora Liquidity Fund. Invests mainly in bonds and cash with some shares and infrastructure.
Aurora RetirementPlus Strategy
Designed for members focused on retirement, this strategy aims to grow your savings steadily over the long term. It gradually reduces risk as you get closer to, and move through, retirement. No manual adjustments needed. Built from a mix of the Hive Aurora Growth Fund and Hive Aurora Conservative Fund, gradually shifting from growth assets toward income assets from age 51.
Responsible investing
Aurora integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into its investment approach, with a clear focus on climate change as a long-term risk. It partners with managers that share a commitment to its responsible investment principles.
Aurora's approach aims to contribute towards a lower-carbon future by avoiding high-emitting industries without credible transition plans and supporting businesses contributing to a more sustainable economy.
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