1685 State Highway 56, Tiakitahuna, Palmerston North

Tender 25 February 2026
266.39 ha
Land Area

+22

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Waihora - High performing dairy operation

Waihora is an exceptionally well presented, high performing dairy enterprise featuring a simple, efficient layout, strong soils and a proven history of excellence. With long term management in place, high fertility and substantial scale supported by long held lease land, this property offers reliability and premium performance just five minutes from Palmerston North. Key features: •Efficient layout and quality land: Flat contour with excellent access across the property Free draining silt loam soils High standard pasture renewal supported by summer cropping and strong fertility •Infrastructure: Well maintained 60 bail rotary dairy with automatic cup removers and auto drafting Efficient, compliant effluent system •Proven management: Long term on farm management team in place for the past five years 2018 Winner - Dairy Business of the Year, reflecting excellence in systems, performance and sustainability •Scale and production: 267 ha freehold plus 92 ha transferable lease (in place for 15+ years) Peak milking 1,000 cows Producing 435,421 kgMS for the 2024/25 season, currently 7.4% up on last year with target of 461,000kgMS for 2025/26 326 cows winter milked •Accommodation: Three houses on the freehold land plus attached singlemans quarters One house available on the leased block With a track record of award winning performance, modern infrastructure and high quality soils, Waihora stands out as a premier dairy operation with the systems and scale to deliver exceptional results. Non binding expression of interest closing 11am, 25/2/2025.

1685 State Highway 56, Tiakitahuna, Palmerston North

Web ID

FR218380

Land area

266.39 ha

District rates

$18,918.63pa

Regional rates

$75,075.98pa

LV

$9,790,000

RV

$11,610,000

Tender (will not be sold prior)

Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11.00am

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