Government reveals future plans for Molesworth Station

StuffThe PressThe PostNZ HeraldFriday 29 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Department of Conservation, Jim Ward, Pāmu

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The Department of Conservation is seeking new commercial operators for Molesworth Station, New Zealand's largest farm. Future opportunities may include farming, accommodation, or guiding, though pine trees are excluded from the plans. This follows the sudden resignation of the station's manager in July.

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First reported by Stuff, Fri 29 Aug 2025, 9:08am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    The plan for the future of NZ’s biggest farm is revealed (and pine trees are not part of it) (opens in new tab)

  2. The PressThe Press via RNZ

    DOC seeks new operator for iconic Molesworth station (opens in new tab)

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  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Molesworth Station: DoC seeks new operator for NZ’s largest farm (opens in new tab)