Billionaires Born in New Zealand

Ranked by recorded net worth, using documented birthplaces.

RichGeo records 12 people for New Zealand by birthplace. 1 have reported or estimated net worth of at least $1 billion.

12
People recorded
1
Net worth of $1B or more
$1B
Combined recorded net worth

States and provinces

Canterbury Region 4Wellington Region 2Waikato Region 1Northland Region 1Auckland Region 1Otago Region 1Wairarapa 1

Billionaires and Business LeadersBy net worth

  1. 1Christopher ChandlerMatangi · New Zealand-born businessman & founder of Legatum$1B
  2. 2Alex KendallTech founderChristchurch · New Zealand co-founder and CEO of WayveUndisclosed
  3. 3Corran McLachlanPublic company founderWairarapa · New Zealand scientist and entrepreneurUndisclosed
  4. 4Shane LeggTech foundermachine learning researcherUndisclosed
  5. 5Rewi AlleyPrivate company founderSpringfield · writer, educator, social reformer, potter (1897-1987)Undisclosed
  6. 6Dean HallTech founderOamaru · New Zealand video game designerUndisclosed
  7. 7Maru NihonihoTech founderChristchurch · New Zealand game develpoperUndisclosed
  8. 8Michael HillPublic company founderWhangārei · New Zealand businessman (1938–2025)Undisclosed
  9. 9Rod DruryPublic company founderWellington · New Zealand businessmanUndisclosed
  10. 10Simon SladeTech founderChristchurch · New Zealand internet businessmanUndisclosed
  11. 11Stephen TindallPublic company founderAuckland · New Zealand businessmanUndisclosed
  12. 12Woolf FisherPublic company founderWellington · New Zealand businessmanUndisclosed

Technology Sectors

Artificial Intelligence 2Internet and Software 5Web 1.0 and the Early Internet 1Web 2.0 and Internet Platforms 4

Leading IndustriesBy associated people

artificial intelligence2
retail2
video game industry2
dairy industry1
jewelry1
autonomous driving1
finance1
e-commerce1
Internet1
asset management1
software industry1

Companies Headquartered Here

  1. 1Infratil1
  2. 2Kathmandu1
  3. 3My Food Bag1
  4. 4Skellerup1
  5. 5The Warehouse Group1
  6. 6Fisher & Paykel Healthcare1
  7. 7Synlait1
  8. 8Xero Limited1
  9. 9Living Cell Technologies1
  10. 10Grinding Gear Games2
  11. 11AI Innovisory1
  12. 12Unnamed1
  13. 13Metia Interactive1
  14. 14Fisher & Paykel1
  15. 15Sidhe1
  16. 16H. R. L. Morrison & Co1
  17. 17PikPok1
  18. 18Salehoo1

Wealth figures are in U.S. dollars and use the latest available estimate for each person. Read the methodology and sources.