Sir Mark Dunajtschik
New ZealandphilanthropistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sir Mark Dunajtschik is a prominent New Zealand philanthropist and businessman known for his significant contributions to various charitable causes and the community. He has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts, including support for healthcare, education, and the arts in Wellington. Recently, he was in the news for withdrawing his support from Ray Chung's mayoral campaign due to concerns over the candidate's engagement in what he deemed 'dirty politics' after Chung circulated a controversial email.
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The housing project at one point owed more than $40m to Wellington philanthropist Sir Mark Dunajtschik’s company Lambton Quay.
Auckland’s failed 1200-home Weiti Bay project: Land set to be sold to recover $67m-plus in debtsNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Sir Mark Dunajtschik is a high-profile Wellington philanthropist who donated $25,000 to the Better Wellington campaign.
Ray Chung’s Better Wellington campaign group reveals big money donorsNew Zealand· 2025-12-15
Sir Mark Dunajtschik was a wealthy philanthropist backer of Ray Chung but withdrew support after a controversy.
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s financial backers revealed, electoral officer queries Ray Chung’s fundingNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Sir Mark Dunajtschik described his involvement in the project as among the 'worst commercial decisions' of his life.
Auckland Weiti Bay housing project’s failure leaves property owner with $20m debtNew Zealand· 2025-10-08
Sir Mark Dunajtschik officially withdrew his support for the mayoral candidate.
Ray Chung vile email scandal: Two more Independent Together candidates quitNew Zealand· 2025-07-17
Sir Mark Dunajtschik officially withdrew his support for Ray Chung's mayoral campaign.
Wellington mayoralty candidate Ray Chung’s campaign group loses candidate Lily Brown amid email scandalNew Zealand· 2025-07-16
Sir Mark Dunajtschik was a key backer of Ray Chung but pulled his support following the email controversy.
Wellington mayoral race: Ray Chung not dropping out over lewd Tory Whanau emailNew Zealand· 2025-07-11