Thiel was born in Germany, but moved to the U.S. as a child with his family. He also holds U.S. citizenship.

Why did Peter Thiel get NZ citizenship?

Thiel did not meet two criteria for New Zealand citizenship, but he received it because of “exceptional circumstances.” Among the factors taken into consideration were Thiel’s investments in New Zealand technology company Xero and a fiber optic cable between New Zealand, Australia and the U.S.

Who is the richest person in NZ 2020?

Graeme Hart tops NBR’s list again as New Zealand’s wealthiest person. The National Business Review (NBR) estimates Hart’s net worth at $11 billion, up from an estimated $10 billion in 2019.