Overview
The Newland Credit Fund is a New Zealand private credit fund managed by Newland, based in Auckland. It employs a direct lending strategy, providing working capital and growth loans to New Zealand businesses secured by business assets, with the aim of delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns over the medium term. The fund is structured on a closed-ended, vintage basis and is available to wholesale and eligible investors only. It holds Growth Category pre-approval on the NZTE Acceptable Investment Policy list.
Fund Overview
Direct lending strategy providing working capital and growth loans to NZ businesses, secured by business assets. Targets attractive risk-adjusted medium-term returns. AIP Growth Category pre-approved.
Asset Class
Private Credit
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Fund
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This information is for wholesale investors only and does not constitute financial advice. All investments carry risk. Please seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newland Credit Fund?
Direct lending strategy providing working capital and growth loans to NZ businesses, secured by business assets. Targets attractive risk-adjusted medium-term returns. AIP Growth Category pre-approved.
Who manages Newland Credit Fund?
Newland Credit Fund is managed by Newland (FSPR FSP761692, NZBN 9429046637482) based in Auckland, New Zealand. Manager registration on the Financial Service Providers Register is a legal requirement under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 and does not itself constitute an endorsement.
What asset class is Newland Credit Fund?
Newland Credit Fund is classified as Private Credit on Wholesale Investor NZ. Asset-class classification reflects the fund's stated investment focus per its Information Memorandum and is provided for navigation purposes only — review the IM for the full strategy and risk profile.
Is Newland Credit Fund evergreen or a closed-end fund?
Newland Credit Fund is a closed-end fund — it raises capital during a defined vintage window and runs to fund maturity. Capital is typically returned via distributions during operation and a final wind-up at fund maturity. Check whether a current vintage is open before applying.
What is the minimum investment in Newland Credit Fund?
Minimum investments across Newland Credit Fund's currently listed offers range from NZ$100K. Minimums are set per offer and may change for new vintages — confirm the current minimum in the relevant Information Memorandum before subscribing.
Is Newland Credit Fund wholesale-only?
Yes — Newland Credit Fund is offered on a wholesale-only basis under Schedule 1 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Subscription requires self-certification under one of the seven Schedule 1 pathways (typically the NZ$5M net-assets "large person" pathway or an accountant- or lawyer-signed eligible-investor certificate per Clauses 38-40). Wholesale-only funds do not publish a retail Product Disclosure Statement and do not appear on the Disclose Register.
Is Newland Credit Fund eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Newland Credit Fund is flagged as AIP-eligible on Wholesale Investor NZ, indicating it appears (or has appeared) on NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds list for AIP visa applicants. The visa requires NZ$5M (Growth Category, 36-month hold) or NZ$10M (Balanced Category, 60-month hold) in acceptable investments held continuously for the full period. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — verify against the live NZTE list before relying on this classification, and see our AIP eligibility guide for the full statutory framework.
When was Newland Credit Fund launched?
Newland Credit Fund was launched in 2025. Operational tenure is one input to evaluating manager track record but does not itself indicate likely future performance — past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns per FMA fair-dealing guidance. Request audited financial statements covering the full operating period before subscribing.
Where can I read the IM or PDS for Newland Credit Fund?
Newland Credit Fund is a wholesale-only fund and the manager does not publish a retail-accessible Information Memorandum on Wholesale Investor NZ. Wholesale-only funds typically share the IM directly with prospective investors after a Schedule 1 self-certification under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Contact the manager to request the IM and the certification process.