Tech drives Rich List growth with Aotearoa's wealthiest worth total of $129 billion

New Zealand’s richest now worth $129b as billionaire ranks swell

The combined wealth of New Zealand’s richest people has climbed to $129 billion, according to the latest NBR Rich List, with the number of billionaires rising sharply and technology entrepreneurs driving much of the growth.

NZ’s richest revealed – the new entrants and Kiwi rocketman gains $10b

Rocket Lab founder and chief executive Sir Peter Beck has seen his wealth skyrocket by more than $10 billion, according to the National Business Review’s 2026 Rich List, which also features 19 newcomers.

Tech drives Rich List growth with Aotearoa's wealthiest worth total of $129 billion

There's eight more than on last year's list, and tech has a big part to play.

NZ Rich Listers Own As Much Wealth As Half The Country

Our economy is bigger than it’s ever been, and it’s being hoovered up, not trickling down. The wealthiest 150 people now own as much as half of the rest of the country.

The Billionaire Class in NZ is the Oligarchy making us a Plutocracy

New Zealand’s richest now worth $129b as billionaire ranks swell The combined wealth of New Zealand’s richest people has climbed...

Rocket Lab Founder Jumps to $11b Fortune

New Zealand now has 26 billionaires, eight more than last year, with the tech sector driving most of the growth.The National Business Review's annual rich list found the country's wealthiest people are collectively worth $129 billion, up from $102 billion in 2025.Zuru Toys co-founders Nick and Mat Mowbray retain the top spot with a $20 billion valuation.Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck recorded the most dramatic wealth increase — from around $6…