Key makes rich list

One of the stories today is that John Key has made the NBR rich list – just. They estimate his wealth at $50 million, which is what most people have been estimating for the last few years.

I don’t do the politics of envy, but I will admit to a passing pang of envy as I read John has a stake in an Aspen ski resort. Oh God, if I owned property in Aspen you would never see me in NZ for a few months every year.

NBR also reports Graeme Hart’s rise to over $5 billion:

Graeme Hart’s wealth comes from timber and packaging, and he has more than doubled his fortune from $2.75 billion last year.

The NBR says the 53-year-old has joined the ranks of the “seriously wealthy”, sitting just one spot below the world’s top 200 Forbes list of billionaires – and higher than Donald Trump, Sir Richard Branson and Steven Spielberg.

Well done Mr Hart.

NBR also note the Velas are ranked 46th at $150 million and Sir Bob Jones 30th with $250 million.