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Society Insider: Rich-lister Jodie Dick's year of big milestones; Harrison Reid swaps Bondi Rescue for Christchurch real estate; Kate Fowler's very modern family

Society Insider: Rich-lister Jodie Dick's year of big milestones; Harrison Reid swaps Bondi Rescue for Christchurch real estate; Kate Fowler's very modern family

NZ Herald28-05-2025

Rich Listers Malcolm and Jodie Dick are having a big year of celebrations; former model Kate Fowler and her ex partner, Aussie billionaire Justin Hemmes, are navigating modern family life; Bondi Rescue star Harrison Reid has come home to Christchurch. Photo / Herald composite
Man about town Ricardo Simich brings you Society Insider. This week, rich-lister Jodie Dick has big plans ahead of her 50th birthday; Bondi Rescue's Kiwi star Harrison Reid swaps lifeguarding for real estate; former model Kate Fowler and her billionaire ex are the epitome of modern parenting.
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