On the Money: Peter Thiel, Raf Manji, an America's Cup whistleblower goes public again, and more

Raf Manji, 55, vibes ‘cool Dad’. (Image: Pattrick Smellie)

Sat, 29 Jan 2022

Welcome to On the Money, our column about money and the people making it.Can Raf Manji tip Top back into contention?Will former Christchurch city councillor and London investment banker Raf Manji’s leadership of The Opportunities party be third time lucky for the political party?Technically, Manji is the party’s fourth leader, counting acting leader Shai Navot, who has held the fort since its second leader, economist and dedicated bike rider Geoff Simmons, took over from founder Gareth Morgan. But of the actual, anointed permanent l...

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