Movac co-founder Abbott and his partner Gillian Newland continued their long-standing philanthropic activities in 2024 by donating almost $2m to a variety of causes.
The Normans both come from retailing backgrounds and have a business ethos to never take profits out of their companies.
Although patriarch Trevor Farmer remains a director of Tappenden, son Dean Farmer and other family members now handle governance on 18 of their companies.
Peter Masfen has been one of New Zealand’s most influential businessmen, starting his professional life as an accountant.
Stewart has been behind the drive for the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild, and is still trying to secure a funding pathway.
When it comes to fundamental issues such as education, health, and social welfare, Plested doesn’t hold back: ‘Education is the enemy of poverty’.
Peter Cooper is not just a developer but also a ‘collector’ – of art, of people, and of enduring relationships.
Ownership of the Talley’s Group is split 50/50 between the families of Ivan Talley’s two sons, Sir Peter and his late brother Michael, who died in 2024.
The Fukutake family has a goal to create a network of 100 New Zealand businesses and projects through its Still family office.
When asked for an interview, media shy Michael Friedlander said only that ‘it wasn’t his company’s policy to give interviews’, but thanked NBR for the opportunity.
