Ngāi Tahu Farming chosen to operate New Zealand's largest farm, Molesworth Station
Māori agribusiness Ngāi Tahu Farming has been chosen to operate Molesworth Station, New Zealand's largest farm. Former farm manager Jim Ward, whose bid was among four unsuccessful ones, said he was 'absolutely gutted' by the decision. Molesworth Station is regarded as one of the country's largest-scale agricultural operations.
Māori agribusiness Ngāi Tahu Farming has been chosen to operate Molesworth Station, New Zealand's largest farm. The decision followed a competitive process held for the long-term operating rights to the property.
Former farm manager Jim Ward said his bid was among four that were unsuccessful, and that he was 'absolutely gutted' by the decision. Ward's comments highlight how significant the outcome was for those who have devoted years to running the farm.
Molesworth Station holds strategic importance in New Zealand's agricultural sector due to its vast scale. Ngāi Tahu Farming's selection also reflects the growing role of Māori agribusinesses in managing the country's large-scale farming assets.
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