369 Makopua Road, Taihape, Rangitikei

'Makopua' - Mānuka honey and carbon investment

With 78 years and three generations of honey production in the Tweeddale family name, the creation of Makopua Station is a legacy property. Meticulously planned with approximately four million Mānuka plants chosen for production of high UMF Mānuka honey and sustainable long term indigenous carbon farming, Makopua Station represents an ideal ESG investment.

Over the course of the last six years this 1,657 hectare (more or less) traditional sheep and beef breeding block has been re-established with Mānuka varietals to support the production for one of NZ's largest Mānuka honey producers. On maturity, production is expected to exceed 60,000kg of high grade Mānuka honey off the Makopua block. With the vendors preferred position to retain Apiary rights, revenue options include hive placement or income share agreements, in addition to the growing carbon revenue. The indigenous planting has been undertaken through a mix of the Government's 1 Billion Trees Scheme (766 ha) and the Afforestation Grant Scheme (652 ha), and subject to the operative schemes the registered planted areas will attract carbon credits over the coming years.

With global investors turning their focus to the non-financial factors of Environmental, Social and Governance, this unique property presents an opportunity for a progressive investor to secure a large-scale commitment to a sustainable, environmentally conscious and returns based future.

For full details please contact one of sole agents.