The Treasury today announced changes to the interest rates available on Kiwi Bonds, effective from 1 September 2022. The interest rates for the twelve-month Kiwi Bond has increased to 3.50%. The interest rates on the six-month, two-year and four-year Kiwi Bonds are unchanged.
Kiwi Bond interest rates are set periodically from moving averages of domestic wholesale interest rates. The new Kiwi Bond interest rates have been set to better align to those available in wholesale markets.
The Kiwi Bonds rates are as follows:
For subscriptions of $1,000 - $500,000
| Maturity | Rate |
|---|---|
| 6 months | 3.00 percent per annum |
| 12 months | 3.50 percent per annum |
| 2 years | 3.50 percent per annum |
| 4 years | 3.50 percent per annum |
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Treasury Contacts
Kim Martin | Head of New Zealand Debt Management
Tel: +64 4 890 7274
Matthew Appleby | Acting Head of Funding, Investment and Markets
Tel: +64 4 831 4629