Reclusive Chandler brothers back in the headlines

Reclusive Chandler brothers back in the headlines
Billionaire Christopher Chandler Christopher formed Legatum Capital in Dubai.(Image: Legatum)
Brian Gaynor
The revelation this week that wealthy New Zealand businessman Christopher Chandler is a backer of GB News, a new conservative UK television channel, has brought the Chandler family back into the spotlight.A decade ago, Christopher Chandler and his brother Richard were challenging Graeme Hart for the top position on the list of wealthiest New Zealanders, but they have dropped almost completely out of sight in their home country since then.GB News chairman Andrew Neil, who is also chair of The Spectator, opened the UK channel on Sunday...

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