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Momoa Buys NZ Slice for $15M
23 Oct
Summary
- Jason Momoa purchased a 4.92-hectare lifestyle property in Queenstown.
- The estate was acquired for NZ$15 million, significantly above its valuation.
- Momoa has expanded business investments, co-founding a company with Taika Waititi.
Actor Jason Momoa has finalized the purchase of a 4.92-hectare lifestyle property in Queenstown, New Zealand, for NZ$15 million. This significant real estate acquisition is situated in the Dalefield rural area and was reportedly sold for NZ$3.5 million above its official valuation. The sale highlights the robust high-end property market in the Queenstown-Lakes district, where average property values have seen substantial growth over the past three years.
This purchase signifies Momoa's deepening ties to New Zealand, a country he has frequently visited for work and leisure. He has expressed a profound personal connection to the region, citing a feeling of belonging since his first visit at age 20. Beyond real estate, Momoa has also expanded his business interests in the country.
Momoa co-founded the Āriki Group with filmmakers Taika Waititi and Cliff Curtis, acquiring Studio West, a production facility in West Auckland. He aims to foster local talent and create pathways for future storytellers within New Zealand's film industry, appreciating the deep respect for story and community.
His involvement also extends to Queenstown's entertainment scene, holding a financial stake in the nightlife venue Upstairs at The Bunker. Local property experts note that celebrities are drawn to Queenstown's privacy and natural beauty, facilitated by discreet purchase processes and recent visa rule changes making high-end property investment more accessible to foreign nationals.
