NBR Rich List: Who are the wealthiest people in New Zealand?
Zuru founders Nick and Mat Mowbray have retained their spot as the richest New Zealanders, according to the National Business Review's Rich List.
The latest NBR Rich List, published today, estimated the Mowbrays' net worth at $20 billion.
The Mowbrays founded the toy manufacturing company in 2003, along with sister
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