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molesworth station
Ngāi Tahu Farming has been selected to operate Molesworth Station, drawing mixed reactions.
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Ngāi Tahu Farming has been selected to operate Molesworth Station, drawing mixed reactions.
The Department of Conservation has chosen Ngāi Tahu Farming as the preferred operator to lease the 180,787-hectare Molesworth Station. This decision marks a significant change in the management of New Zealand’s largest farm station, drawing strong reactions including disappointment from the former manager. Federated Farmers and other stakeholders have expressed varying degrees of support and concern.
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