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🇳🇿 Gold Price Today in New Zealand | NZ$7,401
Live gold price in New Zealand Dollar (NZD) — updated every 5 minutes
Last updated: May 4, 2026, 01:01 PM ET
Per Gram (NZD)
NZ$237.95
Per Troy Oz (NZD)
NZ$7,401
Per Kg (NZD)
NZ$237,954
USD/Gold Spot
$4,512.92/oz
USD/NZD Rate
1 USD = 1.64 NZD
NZD per gram
NZ$237.95
Gold Market in New Zealand
New Zealand has a modest gold mining industry centred on the Macraes mine in Otago — one of New Zealand's largest gold mines. The New Zealand Mint (a private entity) produces popular bullion coins including the Tolkien-themed coins and Te Papa collaboration series. NZD gold prices have been at record highs as the New Zealand dollar weakened versus the USD.
Why do people in New Zealand buy gold?
New Zealand investors buy gold for portfolio diversification and as a hedge against NZD weakness and global uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand does not hold significant gold reserves, making gold purely a private investor asset. New Zealand's small, open economy is vulnerable to global commodity cycles, increasing gold's appeal as a non-correlated asset.
Frequently Asked Questions — Gold in New Zealand
What is the gold price in New Zealand today in NZD?
NZD gold prices are published by dealers like New Zealand Mint, ABC Bullion (NZ), and Kitco NZ. The price is the USD spot price multiplied by the USD/NZD rate.
Is there GST on gold in New Zealand?
Investment gold (fine gold bars and coins with purity of at least 99.5%) purchased by GST-registered businesses is zero-rated. For individual investors (non-registered), the normal 15% GST applies. This is a key consideration for large gold purchases.
What gold products does the New Zealand Mint make?
New Zealand Mint produces a range of bullion and collector coins, including the popular Tolkien series, native wildlife coins, and Pacific theme coins. These are legal tender of various Pacific island nations and widely collected internationally.
What gold ETFs are available in New Zealand?
Several ASX-listed gold ETFs (GOLD, QAU, PMGOLD) are accessible to New Zealanders through NZX brokers or Australian brokers. These provide AUD-denominated gold exposure, which is similar to NZD exposure given the close AU/NZ economic relationship.