Though the family was once synonymous with fishing, the Simunoviches are now more closely linked to property, and fancy food and wine.
The Simunovich family fortune stems from Ivan Simunovich, who migrated to New Zealand from Croatia in the 1950s. He set up a small fish and chip shop in Glen Innes before heading into the fishing industry; 40 years later, he sold most of its assets to Sanford for $137 million.
The family never entirely left the fishing world, though. Peter and Donna Simunovich reportedly still hold a 75% share in Seafish Tasmania, a controversial Australian company that has run afoul of environmental laws on occasion.
The Simunovich family has occasionally made donations to politicians, including now Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and cabinet minister Shane Jones. These donations caused controversy in the late 2000s, resurfacing when plans for the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary were cancelled as part of New Zealand First's coalition deal with Labour during the last election.
Though he now lives back in his native Croatia, Ivan still owns the Simunovich Olive Estate and Bracu restaurant at the foot of the Bombay Hills. Primarily the brainchild of his late wife Branka, the restaurant is known as one of the finest eateries in Auckland. It has a unique twist to boot: In 2014, the estate teamed with Italian gun manufacturer Beretta to combine fine dining with clay pigeon shooting. Guests can also try out knife throwing and archery, adding a bit of spice to the dining experience.
The family also reportedly has a half share of the popular Ocean Point luxury apartment complex at Orewa.
2018: $230 million