DoC Seeks New Operator for Iconic Molesworth Station

DoC seeks new operator for iconic Molesworth Station

By Sally Wenley of RNZ Molesworth Station, the country’s largest and most iconic high-country station, is facing a massive change. The Department of...

DOC seeks new operator for iconic Molesworth station

The new opportunity would involve farming, but could also include other commercial activities like guiding or accommodation.

Glimpses of Molesworth’s path ahead emerge

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Department of Conservation is seeking expressions of interest “for farming and other commercial opportunities” for what is currently the country’s largest farm, Molesworth Station. This follows the sudden resignation of former farm manager Jim Ward, who was employed by Pāmu to manage the 180,787 hectare farm that forms part of the Department of Conservation (DoC) estate. It is part of the Rangitahi/Molesworth Recreati…