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NZ Super Fund
NZ Super Fund is a sovereign wealth fund of New Zealand established in 2001. It invests money on behalf of the New Zealand Government to partially pre-fund the...
NZ Super Fund
NZ Super Fund is a sovereign wealth fund of New Zealand established in 2001. It invests money on behalf of the New Zealand Government to partially pre-fund the future cost of universal pension entitlements. The fund smooths the tax burden and delivers strong sustainable returns for future generations of New Zealanders.
General information
Firm type
Sovereign Wealth Fund
Year founded
2001
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
City
Auckland
Corporate office
Level 12, Jarden House 21 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns and funds the NZ Super Fund?
The New Zealand Government is the sole owner and periodic contributor to the fund.
Does the NZ Super Fund invest directly or through external managers?
The fund makes both direct investments in real assets and co-investments alongside external managers in private equity and infrastructure.
What asset classes does the NZ Super Fund hold?
Holdings include public equities, private equity, timberland, dairy farms, insurance-linked securities and renewable energy assets.
Where does the NZ Super Fund maintain investments outside New Zealand?
The fund holds timberland in Washington State and Texas, a Latin American timberland fund, and a stake in Longroad Energy in the United States.
Which industry networks does the NZ Super Fund belong to?
The fund is a founding member of the One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Network, a member of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds and a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.
How does the NZ Super Fund approach timberland investments?
The fund owns Kaingaroa Timberlands in New Zealand and additional timberland acreage in the United States, managed in part by Hancock Timber Resource Group.
What is the NZ Super Fund's known posture on co-investments?
The fund maintains long-standing co-investment relationships with managers including Direct Capital across multiple fund vintages and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on offshore wind.
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