The art of giving

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Sun, 02 Oct 2011 8:18p.m.

American billionaire Julian Robertson has decided to make an extraordinary gift to New Zealand

American billionaire Julian Robertson has decided to make an extraordinary gift to New Zealand

One of the richest men on earth has fallen in love with New Zealand and is pouring money our way.

In fact, according to him it’s a great privilege to be able to give away his money and he calls it the most meaningful thing left in his life.

American billionaire Julian Robertson has decided to make an extraordinary gift to New Zealand.

When Auckland City Art Gallery reopened this month, the jewel in its crown was ‘The Promised Gift’, a stunning selection of paintings from Julian and his wife Josie Robertson’s private art collection in New York, valued at over $100 million.

60 Minutes reporter, Karen McCarthy meets Robertson at the gallery to talk about his love of art and love of our country.

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