As of June 2026, the richest person in New Zealand is Graeme Hart with an estimated net worth of $10.5B (Packaging). New Zealand has 4 billionaire(s) on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list; the full ranking is below and updates automatically.
Key takeaways
- Richest in New Zealand: Graeme Hart — $10.5B.
- New Zealand has 4 Forbes billionaire(s), worth $19.5B combined.
- Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, auto-updated June 2026.



Richest People in New Zealand 2026: Billionaires & Net Worth — full list
| # | Name | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graeme Hart | $10.5B | Packaging |
| 2 | Peter Beck | $4.1B | Spacecrafts |
| 3 | Richard Chandler | $3.0B | Investments |
| 4 | Peter Jackson | $1.9B | Movies, digital effects |
Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires — auto-updated June 2026. Net worth changes daily; verify before citing.
How this ranking works
This list shows every New Zealand citizen on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires feed, ranked by net worth. Forbes re-estimates each fortune as markets move; private-company stakes are estimates, so figures vary by day. Last updated June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest person in New Zealand?
Graeme Hart — $10.5B (Forbes, June 2026).
How many billionaires does New Zealand have?
4 on Forbes' current real-time list.

