Richard O'Sullivan

Colliers is favoured with instructions to market this horticultural business as a going concern. Due to our vendors impending retirement we have been given clear instructions to sell. 

Located at 81 Makikihi Hunter Road in the favoured mixed farming area of Waimate, 29km south of Timaru. The owners currently operate the horticultural enterprise alongside an irrigated pastoral and arable operation, all of which is in good heart and generates multiple income streams. Please refer to Listing #67015322 for the total offering.

This superbly developed 16 hectare (approx.) orchard block is situated within a total block of 45.8761 hectares, consisting of three titles and effective area of approx. 34 hectares. 

Kahui Orchards is an export driven operation, with a focus on the Honeycrisp apple variety. Koru and Galaxy are the other two apples varieties grown. This orchard site was chosen to take full advantage of flat free draining fertile soils, 700 mm annual rainfall (approx.), irrigation water and the cooler coastal climate. 

The orchard area includes modern planting techniques, excellent irrigation infrastructure and established boundary shelter. Improvements on the property include the purpose built orchard spray yard, and a large modern shed with an office. The orchard is irrigated by drop down sprinkler and the remainder of this block by k-line and gun. The soils on this block are predominantly a Templeton soil type which is a free draining moderately deep silt loam.

This offering presents an opportunity to acquire a highly developed and efficient orchard operation with room for further growth. Given its current and future land use options we recommend early registration of interest. 

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty closing 4pm on 2 September 2021. (Unless sold prior)

All enquiries in relation to this sale are to be directed to Richard or Jonny and inspections are to by appointment only.

Colliers is favoured with instructions to market this diverse property, comprising pastoral, cropping and a horticultural business. Due to our vendors impending retirement we have been given clear instructions to sell. 

Located at 81 Makikihi Hunter Road in the favoured mixed farming area of Waimate, 29km south of Timaru. The owners currently operate the horticultural enterprise alongside an irrigated pastoral and arable operation, all of which is in good heart and generates multiple income streams

A superbly developed 16 hectare (approx.) orchard block is situated on a total title area of 203 hectares (subject to final survey) of which approximately 88 hectares is spray irrigated from a private water take. 

The orchard is irrigated by drop down sprinkler and the remainder of the property by centre pivot (approx. 54 hectares), k-line and gun of which approximately 50 hectares is suitable for further orchard planting. The soils are a mix of Templeton and Timaru silt loams plus Claremont’s, and are well-resourced with irrigation water on flat to easy contour.

The orchard area includes modern planting techniques, excellent irrigation infrastructure and established boundary shelter. In recent years the purpose built orchard spray yard, large modern shed and office have been established. 

This offering presents an opportunity to acquire a highly developed and efficient farming  operation with future economies of scale and enormous potential for further productive growth. Given its current and future land use options we recommend early registration of interest. 

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty closing 4pm on 2 September 2021. (unless sold prior)

All enquiries in relation to this sale are to be directed to Richard or Jonny and inspections are to by appointment only.

Stone Jug is an impressive offering in every respect set on Inland Road approximately 30 minutes from Kaikoura. This is a proven and highly regarded farming location with hunting, fishing and agri-tourism opportunities on your doorstep. Developed to the very highest of standard, this 1,290 hectare freehold property runs beef and deer supporting approximately 11,500 stock units on a wonderfully balance of property with impressive production and performance credentials.  

Comprising well developed flats that are complimented by approximately 200 hectares of spray irrigation, there are easy downs through to steeper hill all with well developed access and a high standard of fencing. Boasting an excellent farming history, Stone Jug has a high standard of pastures and fertility with over 100 hectares cultivated annually.  

A brand new homestead of generous proportions has been completed and includes 4 bedrooms plus large sunny open plan living areas and double garage. Set in the original grounds including pool, this is a substantial modern home. Further infrastructure includes 3 bedroom cottage, workers accommodation plus large deer and cattle handling facilities, woolshed and a full array of farm buildings.  

Enjoying stunning rural vistas, this large scale deer farming operation is offered for genuine sale after 20 years of reinvestment by our Vendors. Bringing together a wonderfully balanced farm in a popular location, Stone Jug is further supported by strong genetics and farming practices combining to give one of the best presented farming opportunities offered for some time.  

Colliers International is favoured with instructions to market For Sale by Negotiation this substantial business as a going concern. Known as ‘MA Orchards’ these superbly developed orchards include modern planting techniques, excellent irrigation infrastructure and approximately 48.5 hectares of hail net cover.

The five properties are located at Divan, Kerrytown, Falvey and Levels Plain Roads in the favoured Seadown area near Timaru, where the owners operate the large horticultural enterprise involving the production of apples under an export supply agreement to Honeycrisp New Zealand Limited. The land is productive and well-resourced with water.

The Honeycrisp variety on rootstocks of CG202, M26 and M9 has been undergoing a transition to have all orchard blocks fully certified organic by 2022. The supporting infrastructure has been well thought through ensuring the orchards have been established with modern growing and harvesting techniques in mind. The plantings have been staged in age groups with the first tree crops planted in 2012 and 2014 now under full hail cover.

This offering presents an opportunity to acquire a highly developed and efficient horticultural operation with economies of scale and enormous potential for further productive growth, organic supply and future post-harvest management.

The assets are available as a going concern business. The business, including all land, infrastructure, plant and equipment, supply agreements to Honeycrisp NZ Limited and water consents are being offered.

For Sale by Negotiation.

For further information please contact Richard O'Sullivan 027 292 3921 

This superbly developed and well-presented grazing unit has been developed to support a large number of winter and summer cattle.

There is a solid base of assets for reaching a high quantity and quality of pasture and fodder crops.

The farm is being offered in its entirety of 302.8687 hectares with the following features;

• Easy rolling pasture land of approximately 235 hectares cultivatable, large areas of new pasture, with the balance available as useful summer country


• Irrigation via K Line system supplied from 120 North Otago Irrigation Company shares. This scheme gives reliable irrigation water under pressure


• Fertile soils boasting an average Olsen P of 40 units meaning there is a large bank of fertility to be drawn on in the future


• Well-developed infrastructure including; all weather lanes, new internal subdivision and a high specification stock water system (including Dosatron)


• Very good three bedroom home and farm buildings including large cattle yards and a number of sheds for feed and plant storage

The farm is located 25 minutes from Oamaru and is a rare opportunity in today’s market to secure a solid grazing future for your farming business.

To acquire further information or organise an inspection please contact Richard O'Sullivan on 0272 923 921 or richard.osullivan@colliers.com or Jonny O'Sullivan on 021 510 024 or jonny.osullivan@colliers.com