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Paul Adams

New Zealand property developer and philanthropist

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About Paul Adams

Paul Adams was a New Zealand philanthropist and real estate developer.

Sir Paul Hunter Adams is a New Zealand businessman and philanthropist. In the 2015 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to business and philanthropy. He was elevated to Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to philanthropy and the community, in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours.

In 2023, Adams was inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.

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Important facts

Nationality
Education
Naenae College
Awards
Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit‎; Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit; Honorary doctor of the University of Waikato
Also known as
Paul Hunter Adams, Sir Paul Adams, Mr Paul Hunter Adams

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Adams?

New Zealand property developer and philanthropist

What was Paul Adams's occupation?

Paul Adams was a philanthropist and real estate developer.

What nationality was Paul Adams?

Paul Adams was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Adams

· Wikidata: Q64337086

· DBpedia: Paul Adams (property developer)

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MLA: "Paul Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-adams-philanthropist/.

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