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Recreation future for New Zealand’s largest farm

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February 2018

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Alistair is the editor and publisher of Wilderness. His favourite tramping ground is Tongariro National Park.

By Alistair Hall

The future of New Zealand’s largest farm is under review with the aim of improving conservation and recreation opportunities on the Crown-owned station. DOC is consulting on the future management of Molesworth Station through an online survey, which closes on March 31. The 180,787ha South Marlborough farm – about the size of Stewart Island […]

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