Aurora First Home Buyer Strategy
Aurora First Home Buyer Strategy is a conservative KiwiSaver fund managed by Aurora. It has 2,682 members and holds $79 million. It opened in 2023.
Fees and returns
- Annual fee
- 1.04% of your balance each year
- Return over 1 year
- +3.2% a year
Figures are after fees and tax, as at Q3 2026, sourced from the FMA Disclose Register.
What it invests in
Cash and cash equivalents 43%, international fixed interest 22%, new zealand fixed interest 20%, international equities 10%.
Largest holdings
- Mercer Macquarie NZ Cash Fund 38.32%
- Metlife Global Impact Bond Fund - Class A 22.08%
- Mercer Macquarie NZ Fixed Interest PIE 18.07%
Year by year
| Financial year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2025/26 | +3.2% |
| 2024/25 | +3.8% |
About this fund
The Aurora First Home Buyer Strategy is a conservative, cash-heavy option designed for first-home buyers, aiming for stable short-term returns. It holds mostly income assets with a small growth allocation, through an actively managed multi-manager portfolio with ESG considerations integrated. It has an annual fund charge of 1.04%.