Harbour Asset Management
A trusted New Zealand investment firm combining deep local insight with disciplined global research and recognised leadership in responsible investing and stewardship.
Proven experience
$20 billion+
in funds under management, built over 17 years since Harbour was founded.
Award-winning
Morningstar NZ Fund Manager of the Year (2014, 2016, 2017, 2025, 2026), backed by a team of 19 investment professionals.
Source: harbourasset.co.nz, 5 August 2026.
About
The story so far
Harbour Asset Management was founded in Wellington in 2009 by a team of experienced investors who wanted to help New Zealanders achieve their long-term goals.
Harbour combines deep local knowledge with disciplined global research and is trusted by a wide range of investors — from iwi and community trusts to government institutions and individual clients. The firm is part of the FirstCape Group and remains proudly independent in how it invests.
How they invest
Harbour's philosophy centres on research, consistency, and responsibility.
Research-driven decisions
Combining detailed company analysis with data-driven insights to uncover value.
Consistency through market cycles
A steady, disciplined process designed for long-term results.
Responsible investing and stewardship
Recognised by RIAA and Mindful Money for leadership in ethical investing. Harbour actively engages with companies to encourage better practices and long-term performance.
Experience matters
19 investment professionals with over 400 years of combined experience, each investing alongside clients on the same terms.
With Hive KiwiSaver
Investment options with Hive KiwiSaver Scheme
Hive Harbour Growth Fund
A diversified option investing mainly in domestic and global shares, property and infrastructure, for investors seeking strong long-term growth who are comfortable with ups and downs along the way.
Hive Harbour Balanced Fund
A diversified option investing across domestic and global shares, property, infrastructure and bonds, for investors seeking a balance of growth and stability over the medium to long term who are comfortable with some ups and downs along the way.
Responsible investing
Responsible investing is central to Harbour's approach. The team considers environmental, social and governance factors in every investment decision and actively uses its role as a shareholder to encourage better business practices and long-term performance.
Harbour's strong stewardship record has seen it repeatedly recognised as a top 10 Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA), and 'Highly Commended' in the Best Ethical Investor category at the 2025 Mindful Money Awards.
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