If you live in NZ and spend in NZD, owning these stocks removes the currency risk of buying Apple or Google. What you earn in dividends is what you spend at the supermarket. The Warning (There is always one) The NZX Mag is expensive .
Ticker: MFT The crown jewel. Mainfreight is a logistics powerhouse that has successfully exported the Kiwi work ethic to 27 countries. It’s expensive, but it rarely goes on sale. This is your long-term compounder. nzx mag
Ticker: MEL The largest gentailer. With the South Island hydro lakes and wind farms, Meridian is a proxy for the renewable energy transition. It pays a reliable dividend and benefits when the wholesale power price spikes. If you live in NZ and spend in