Harbour Asset Management clinches back-to-back Morningstar Fund Manager of the Year titles

Harbour Asset Management is proud to have been named the Morningstar New Zealand Fund Manager of the Year for the second consecutive year. At the 2026 Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence, Harbour also secured the top spot in the Fixed Interest category.

The Morningstar Awards recognise fund and asset managers that have served investors well over the long term. Winners are determined by a combination of risk-adjusted medium- to long-term performance and Morningstar’s forward-looking Medalist Ratings.

Andrew Bascand, Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Harbour, expressed his pride in the team’s consistent performance during a period of market complexity.

"Winning the overall Fund Manager of the Year award for the second year running is an incredible testament to the depth of our research and the discipline of our investment process," Bascand says.

"Our focus has always been on delivering long-term returns for our clients. This recognition across both the overall title and the Fixed Interest category validates our active management approach and the hard work of our entire team."

Co-CEO Chris Wilson noted that the award reflects the firm’s commitment to its clients.

"This consecutive win belongs to our clients as much as it does to us," Wilson says.

"It’s about the trust they place in us to navigate volatile markets. Being recognised by Morningstar again reinforces our vision of being New Zealand's most trusted investment manager, combining world-class expertise with a deep understanding of our local market."

Morningstar Awards 2026 © Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Awarded to Harbour Asset Management for Overall Fund Manager of the Year and Fixed Interest category, New Zealand. Finalist for Fund Manager of the Year – Equities.