Representing the 500 or so descendants of the former eastern Māori MP Wi Pere, the trust generates above-average returns from 7000 hectares of hill country and a relatively small 79ha horticulture unit.
Kurt Gibbons’ will have more money in the bank this year after his business partner decided to liquidate some assets.
The Perry family’s charitable efforts run all the way back to 1976, when the Brian Perry Charitable Trust was kick started. It now has total assets of $34.2m including the $5m Podium Lodge.
Richard Abbott and his partner Gillian Newland continue to ramp up their philanthropic activities after donating a record $2.2m to various causes over the past year.
Marcus and Edwyn Kight plan to increase fencing around their two dairy and beef farming properties to help nurture areas of biodiversity and keep natural waterways clean.
The Atkinson’s AFT Pharmaceuticals has dropped on the NZX and ASX in the past year, despite meeting financial milestones.
In addition to his now 13.85% stake in Mainland Poultry, Michael Guthrie has an interest in a portfolio of commercial and residential properties in Dunedin and Wanaka.
A keen sailor, Malcolm Dick owns the 65-foot yacht Sea Toy, created by legendary Kiwi designer Alan Warwick.
Tim Williams’ Nilo took $2.5m in a Series A round in 2021 and last year attracted a 12% investment from global flat-pack furniture giant Ikea.
The Bostocks have been doing a fair bit of M&A involving their businesses in the last year.
