New Zealanders rise to fifth in world wealth stakes
The 13% increase in the past year was due to strong share and property prices.
Nevil Gibson Thu, 24 Nov 2016
New Zealanders are riding a wave of prosperity and are now the fifth richest people in the world on an adult per capita basis.
A buoyant economy pushing up share (22.9%) and property prices as well as a strong currency boosted per capita wealth 12.9% to $US299,000 in the year since Credit
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