Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund is a nz fixed interest managed fund operated by Harbour; PIE-structured; FMA risk indicator 3/7. Headline terms: annual fund charge 0.45% · distributions quarterly. Compared with 13 other same-category funds on this site, the 0.45% annual fund charge sits below the same-category median of 0.65%.
PIE tax treatment — capped at your PIR (max 28%)
This fund is a Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) under Subpart HM of the Income Tax Act 2007. Income is taxed at your Prescribed Investor Rate (10.5% / 17.5% / 28%), not your marginal income-tax rate. The fund manager calculates and pays the tax on your behalf — when your PIR is correct, you usually don't need to declare PIE income in your annual tax return. See our PIR guide and PIE tax basics for the full picture, or use the PIR calculator to confirm your rate.
Annual fund charge
0.47%
vs peer avg 0.65%
Risk indicator
3/7
1 = lower risk · 7 = higher risk
5-year return p.a.
1.57%
peer avg 1.17%
Fund size
NZ$619.3m
0% growth · 100% income
To outperform the benchmark after fees on a rolling 12-month basis. The Fund provides access to income through a diversified portfolio of primarily investment grade corporate bond fixed interest securities.
Benchmark track record
Compare NZ Fixed Interest consistency →How Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund performed against its own market-index benchmark each year, after fees and tax — from the FMA fund-update dataset. Historical track record, not current-year performance; past performance is not a guide to the future.
Beat its benchmark in 2 of 11 years
annual returns to 31 March 2026Since inception: 2.17% p.a. after fees & tax vs benchmark 3.41%.
How Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund differs
Factual contrasts drawn from the PDS, SIPO and latest portfolio holdings — no opinion.
- Benchmark
- S&P/NZX Investment Grade Corporate Bond Total Return Index
- Top 3 holdings
- NZ Government Stock 15/05/2031 1.50% (5.8%) · NZ Government Stock 15/05/2030 4.50% (4.2%) · NZ Government Stock 15/05/2032 2.00% (3.8%)
Key facts
Fund start date
16 February 2009
Distributions
Quarterly
Tax structure
PIE
Capped at your PIR (max 28%)
Investment policy
From the Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO).
Strategic asset allocation ranges
| Asset class | Target | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5% | 0% | 100% |
| New Zealand Fixed Interest | 95% | 0% | 100% |
Responsible-investment approach
Harbour integrates ESG factors directly into portfolio analysis using its proprietary Corporate Behaviour Survey, augmented by external ESG specialists and broker research. For most directly managed Funds, companies that do not meet a baseline standard of responsible behaviour are excluded. Active ownership through company engagement and proxy voting is also undertaken. Fund-specific exclusions (e.g. large carbon emitters, gambling, firearms, human/animal rights violations) apply to certain Funds as outlined in Harbour's ESG Policy.
Derivatives policy
The use of derivatives is governed by the Harbour Derivative Risk Statement (DRS), which covers permitted uses, controls and compliance processes. Derivatives are not to be considered in isolation but as part of the overall investment strategy; leveraged instruments must not result in effective exposure exceeding the maximum permitted asset allocation range, and all derivative positions must be measured on a delta-adjusted basis.
Reading between the lines
Plain-English summary of the scheme's disclosed conflicts and performance-fee mechanics, drawn from the OMI and PDS. Factual restatement — no opinion.
- Harbour acknowledges that FirstCape Group directors and employees may invest in Harbour funds, creating a potential conflict where their personal holdings could influence decisions made on behalf of fund investors.
- Harbour uses its 100% parent, FirstCape Group Limited, to provide staffing and banking services to the funds; Harbour states these arrangements are conducted on arms-length commercial terms.
- Retail funds invest into related Harbour Wholesale Funds, which charge an additional management fee; Harbour discloses this wholesale fee is fully rebated to the retail fund so investors are not charged twice.
- The Harbour Long Short Fund and Harbour Australasian Equity Focus Fund charge performance fees (15% and 10% respectively above their hurdle rates) with no annual reset, meaning a perpetual high-water mark must be exceeded before fees apply; the Long Short Fund has no cap on the fee amount.
Generated 2026-05-28 from Harbour Investment Funds OMI (dated 2026-05-14). The verbatim disclosures appear in full below — this summary is a navigation aid, not a substitute.
Scheme disclosures
From the Other Material Information (OMI) document. Scheme-level — applies to every fund in this scheme.
Trustee / Supervisor
The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company Limited (Guardian Trust)
Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Custodian
Apex Investment Administration (NZ) Limited
Conflicts disclosed
4
In OMI
Conflicts of interest disclosed in OMI
- Directors and employees of FirstCape Group companies may invest in Harbour funds from time to time, and decisions made by directors or employees may be influenced by their investment in Harbour funds.
- Actual or perceived conflicts of interest for directors and employees of FirstCape Group companies can arise from any competing interests, and employees are required to disclose and register potential or actual conflicts of interest to FirstCape so that these can be effectively managed.
- Directors are required to disclose conflicts of interest at the beginning of each meeting, and these are recorded in the meeting minutes.
- Harbour may use related parties to provide services to the Funds, including staffing services and banking facilities and services, all conducted on arms' length commercial terms.
How this fund compares to peers
Mechanical comparison vs the 14 other nz fixed interest funds in our cohort. Source: FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Annual fund charge
0.47%
Category median: 0.63%
Cheaper than 75% of peers
5y return p.a. (after fees)
+1.57%
Category median: +1.13%
Above peer median (73th percentile)
Fund size
NZ$619.3m
Category median: NZ$151.2m
Top 18% by AUM
Illustrative 5y fee impact on a sample balance of $10,000
$233
Compounded charge over 5 years (excl. returns)
$76 less than peer median
Read the full fee-vs-peers breakdown →
Mechanical scores only — no opinion or recommendation. Different funds suit different investor goals. ManagedFundsNZ is not a Financial Advice Provider. Read the current PDS and consider speaking to a licensed financial adviser.
Top 10 holdings
| Holding | % of fund |
|---|---|
| NZ NZ Government Stock 15/05/2031 1.50% | 5.83% |
| NZ NZ Government Stock 15/05/2030 4.50% | 4.17% |
| NZ NZ Government Stock 15/05/2032 2.00% | 3.84% |
 Kiwibank Limited 15/03/2028 FRN | 2.92% |
| NZ NZ Local Gov Fund Agency 15/05/31 2.25% | 2.65% |
| NZ Housing New Zealand Ltd 10/09/35 1.534% | 2.63% |
 Fonterra Cooperative Grp 08/11/29 4.60% | 2.47% |
 Westpac Bank Deposit AC 2.916% 16/07/2026 | 2.44% |
| NZ Housing New Zealand Ltd 24/04/30 2.183% | 2.40% |
| Westpac NZ LImited 24/09/2029 4.337% | 2.22% |
Documents
- Supporting document7507 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Supporting document2611 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Supporting document3223 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Supporting document2469 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Supporting document8447 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Supporting document4303 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Supporting document4083 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Supporting document4147 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Supporting document3785 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Quarterly Fund Update580 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Other Material Information434 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Statement of Investment Policy763 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Product Disclosure Statement964 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Product Disclosure Statement973 kB · file fingerprint recorded
- Product Disclosure Statement1288 kB · file fingerprint recorded
Also via Sorted Smart Investor
FMA Disclose mirrors and historical files from Sorted.
- HARBOUR NZ CORPORATE BOND FUND (FND1413) Full portfolio holdings 31 March 2026.xlsx Download the full portfolio holdings. XLSX, 7.72 KB
- Harbour Investment Funds PDS Diversified Funds.pdf How this investment works, including about the provider, risks, costs and potential returns PDF, 963.93 KB
- Fund Update Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund Mar 2026.pdf The quarterly update published by the provider PDF, 212.41 KB
- T.Rowe Price Global Equity Growth Fund (RUT)2016.pdf T. Rowe Price Global Equity Fund financial statements 30 June 2016 PDF, 5.55 MB
- Harbour NZ Fixed Interest Funds (RUT)2016.pdf Retail Harbour Fixed Interest Funds Financial statements 30 June 2016 PDF, 6.77 MB
- Harbour Australasian Equity Funds (RUT)2016.pdf Retail Harbour Equity Funds Financial Statements 30 June 2016 PDF, 7.11 MB
- Harbour Investment Funds PDS Australasian Equities and Fixed Interest Funds.pdf Additional product disclosure statement from the provider PDF, 1.26 MB
- Harbour Investment Fund PDS Global Funds 18 May 2026.pdf Additional product disclosure statement from the provider PDF, 1,015.88 KB
- Harbour ESG Policy 18 May 2026.pdf Harbour - Environmental, Social and Governance Policy - 18 May 2026 PDF, 403.73 KB
- Harbour Investment Funds Other Material Information 18 May 2026.pdf Other Material Document PDF, 433.01 KB
- Harbour Investment Funds Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives 18 May 2026.pdf Statement of investment policy and objectives PDF, 793.94 KB
About this category
Funds investing in New Zealand-issued government and corporate bonds. Generally lower-risk than equity funds; income-focused.
About Harbour
Active equity, fixed income and multi-asset manager with a sustainability-aware overlay.
See all funds from Harbour →Common questions
Questions people ask about Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund
Drawn from Google's "People also ask" panel and answered with reference to the fund's filed PDS, Fund Update and FMA Disclose data. Not personal financial advice — for guidance specific to your situation, consult an authorised financial adviser.
Do corporate bond funds pay dividends?
Corporate bond funds distribute income from the bonds they hold rather than dividends; Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund is structured as a PIE (Portfolio Investment Entity), which means income distributions are taxed at your prescribed investor rate (PIR) capped at a maximum of 28%, rather than as dividends. Check the fund's current PDS for distribution frequency and amounts.
How are corporate bond funds taxed?
Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund is a PIE, so all income (interest, gains, and losses) is taxed at your prescribed investor rate, with a maximum tax rate of 28%. This is different from direct bond ownership or non-PIE funds; the PIE structure simplifies tax reporting by embedding tax at the fund level rather than requiring individual tax returns for each investor. For detailed tax treatment, consult the IRD website or your tax adviser.
What is the average return on corporate bonds?
Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund returned 1.38% per annum after fees and before tax over the 5-year period as at the latest QFU; however, this is a backward-looking measure and does not indicate future performance. Returns on corporate bonds vary by credit quality, duration, and market conditions—check the FMA Disclose register for up-to-date fund performance data.
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Peer funds
Other NZ Fixed Interest funds
Same manager
Other funds by Harbour
- Harbour NZ Index Shares FundAustralasian Equities
- Harbour T. Rowe Price Global Equity FundInternational Equities
- Harbour Sustainable Impact FundDiversified
FMA risk band
Same risk band (3/7)
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Frequently asked questions
Mechanical Q&A grounded in the fund's PDS, SIPO, and latest QFU on the FMA Disclose register. Verify against the source before relying on any of this.
Who manages the Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund?
Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund is managed by Harbour. Active equity, fixed income and multi-asset manager with a sustainability-aware overlay.
What asset class is the Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund?
It is a nz fixed interest managed fund. Funds investing in New Zealand-issued government and corporate bonds. Generally lower-risk than equity funds; income-focused.
What are the fees for the Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund?
The annual fund charge for the Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund is 0.47% p.a., as reported in the latest Quarterly Fund Update sourced from the FMA Disclose register. Always check the current PDS for any additional fees.
What is the risk indicator for the Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund?
The risk indicator is 3/7 on the standardised FMA-mandated scale, where 1 is lower risk and 7 is higher risk. The risk indicator is calculated from the fund's price volatility over the past five years and is published in every Quarterly Fund Update.
Is the Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund a PIE fund?
Yes. The Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund is structured as a New Zealand Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE). Investor tax on the fund's income is capped at the investor's Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR), which has a maximum of 28%. Most NZ-resident retail investors with a taxable income at or below NZ$48,000 qualify for a lower PIR.
How big is the Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund?
Fund size (assets under management) is NZ$619 million as at the latest Quarterly Fund Update. Asset mix is approximately 0% growth assets and 100% income assets.
What does the Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund invest in?
The latest published top holdings are: NZ Government Stock 15/05/2031 1.50 (5.83%), NZ Government Stock 15/05/2030 4.50 (4.17%), NZ Government Stock 15/05/2032 2.00 (3.84%). Holdings are disclosed in each Quarterly Fund Update; the full portfolio holdings file is also available via the FMA Disclose register.
How can I invest in the Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund?
The Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund is available via Harbour directly. Always read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.
Do corporate bond funds pay dividends?
Corporate bond funds distribute income from the bonds they hold rather than dividends; Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund is structured as a PIE (Portfolio Investment Entity), which means income distributions are taxed at your prescribed investor rate (PIR) capped at a maximum of 28%, rather than as dividends. Check the fund's current PDS for distribution frequency and amounts.
How are corporate bond funds taxed?
Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund is a PIE, so all income (interest, gains, and losses) is taxed at your prescribed investor rate, with a maximum tax rate of 28%. This is different from direct bond ownership or non-PIE funds; the PIE structure simplifies tax reporting by embedding tax at the fund level rather than requiring individual tax returns for each investor. For detailed tax treatment, consult the IRD website or your tax adviser.
What is the average return on corporate bonds?
Harbour NZ Corporate Bond Fund returned 1.38% per annum after fees and before tax over the 5-year period as at the latest QFU; however, this is a backward-looking measure and does not indicate future performance. Returns on corporate bonds vary by credit quality, duration, and market conditions—check the FMA Disclose register for up-to-date fund performance data.