Eamon Cleary: farmer turned developer

Billionaire Irish developer Eamon Cleary has signalled his intention to expand his property portfolio in New Zealand. In a rare interview with a New Zealand newspaper, Cleary said he has no plans to sell any of his properties in Queenstown and may buy more.


Monaghan man Cleary began buying land in New Zealand in the '90s. His wealth is estimated at NZ$2bn (€954m). His dominance of Queenstown property has led to anger among traders who complain that rents are too high.