In addition to the base prizemoney of The NZB Kiwi, an additional $1 million in bonuses will be available each year to the winners of a number of iconic New Zealand and Australian races in the lead up to the March meeting (1st - $600,000; 2nd - $250,000; 3rd - $150,000). With the bonus component, the winner of The NZB Kiwi could take home $1.8 million in total prizemoney.
To be eligible for a share in the $1 million bonus pool, a horse must win one of the various Bonus Eligible iconic New Zealand and/or Australian races, and also run a top three placing in The NZB Kiwi held on Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day (March 2026).
The initial list of New Zealand Bonus Eligible races is outlined below, with further updates to be confirmed in June 2025.
| Date | Race and Distance | Club and Venue | Winner | Trainer |
| Saturday 28 March 2025 | Group 1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) | Manawatu Racing Club at RACE Trentham | La Dorada (NZ) | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson |