Cover story | David Ellis
OF FARM AND FORTUNE
By Lydia Truesdale
In 1979, 25-year-old David Ellis took out his first rural bank loan. The self-made multi-millionaire and race horse breeder, buyer, owner and bloodstock consultant has since created the greatest privately-owned empire the New Zealand Thoroughbred racing industry has ever seen in Te Akau Racing; and many New Zealanders benefit from its success without ever knowing it. Given all he’s achieved, David’s approach to life is surprisingly simple…
14 | February 2020 www.canterburytoday.co.nz
