Richard O'Sullivan

Our Vendors instructions are clear - this dairy farm is to be sold! On offer is a well presented 177 hectare dairy farm on the outskirts of Ashburton that is superbly positioned for continuing excellent returns and sustainable farming.  

• Synlait supply with Munchkins grass-fed contract providing a premium income
• Average production of 231,500kgMS from 550-600 cows
• Low cost farm system with minimal inputs and excellent groundwater irrigation consents
• Environmentally sustainable with excellent nutrient management, upgraded effluent system and quality soils
• Sound improvements with well-maintained 36 aside herringbone dairy, 3 very tidy houses and new calf shed
• Subdivision plans ensure the future proofing of your investment

Located only 6km from Ashburton, this dairy farm unit is the ideal package for your next step. Very hard to beat in terms of size, performance and simplicity of operation. Our Vendors are committed to seeing someone new reap the rewards of their investment and have instructed us to sell it away. 

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

Our Vendor's instructions are very clear – we are to find new owners for this productive 397hectares. With approximately 260 hectares of irrigated land and being a self-contained dairy unit, this property has huge appeal in the current environment and is ideally positioned for someone to take it to the next level. The farm being four titles across irrigated and dryland, means there is future strategic options for this property.

Most importantly the owners have a Land Use Consent in place and a shareholding in Opuha Water Ltd with 73 litres per second water take.

Key improvements include a modern fully automated 60 bail rotary dairy shed with a large 500 cow rectangular yard, three pond effluent storage with an effluent discharge area (via k-line) of 80 hectares, plus Two houses for staff accommodation. Very good central lane system ensuring ease of stock management.

This is a medium-scale, self-contained dairy farm that is also suitable for a range of other farming uses. Handy to services in Pleasant Point and Timaru and the surrounding recreational playground.

Our instructions are clear that new owners are to be found - this is a great opportunity for those seeking a well-located farming asset with plenty of optionality.

For further information please contact either Jonny O'Sullivan on 021 510 024 or Richard O'Sullivan on 027 292 3921.

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.  

Glencairn Station (also referred to as the Cairn Station) has been proudly owned and operated by the Aubrey family since 1916 with a focus on producing super fine Merino wool to its contracted supplier and Angus cattle.  

Easily accessed via a sealed road, the Station runs alongside the Ohau canal system and is situated on the Benmore Range with uninterrupted views of spectacular Mt Cook, with Lake Benmore to the east. Epitomising high country landscapes at its best, this property also has the enviable advantage of abundant, low cost irrigation supply to its flats ensuring plentiful feed during the dry summer months.  

The Station’s tenure is Pastoral Lease with Otago University. The land was vested in the University of Otago as an endowment Ordinance 1870 (province of Otago), and is now administered as a Pastoral Lease under the Land Act 1948 by the Commissioner of Crown Lands on behalf of the University of Otago. The farm has recently had a rent review setting a new annual lease payment of $16,221.35. 

Income is further supplemented by its renowned Camping Ground business which is located at Ohau C to which people flock to seeking the Kiwi family camping experience on the shores of Lake Benmore.  

Glencairn Station is proud of its immense history. Its name is synonymous with the finest quality Merino wool and its pristine views. This is the type of property you only ever get one chance of owning with its premium fine wool history, its breath-taking views of Mt Cook from the homestead and the potential for further irrigation development and productivity.  

Our Vendors have reluctantly made the decision to sell and are now seeking the next custodians to take over from their proud history.  

Given the access to the economical and reliable Morven Glenavy Ikawai (MGI) irrigation water, this property has more than proven its worth. This location is well regarded for its grass growing ability and fertile silt soils, providing a proven asset base as a standalone unit or adjunct to an existing farming business. The property is reliable in its production of dry matter, has workable shape, plus a central lane and well maintained homestead.  

This purchase opportunity offers a rare chance to be in full control of your farming business costs and production levels, due to our vendor having one farm too many!

Contact the sole agents today for more information. 

Colliers International are proud to present an extensive 732 hectare property in the well regarded farming district of Waihaorunga, South Canterbury. This property has been well farmed, well improved, and is largely of easy to medium contour. Currently run as a dairy support unit to support a portfolio of dairy farms on the Waitaki Plains. Rocklea Downs offers many different options, including other classes of dry stock or a return to traditional sheep and beef production.

Property features include:

• Good soil fertility across retentive Timaru and Melford deep silt loam soils.


• Extensive cultivation and establishment of dairy type pastures, mostly under 5 years old.


• Central lane access and stock water supply from the Waihaorunga Community Scheme.


• 571 hectare title is supported by a three-bedroom homestead, a cottage, woolshed and covered yards, haybarns, implement sheds and workshop.


• 160 hectare title has a home, woolshed and haybarn.

Call the Sole Agents Ruth Hodges or Richard O’Sullivan today for further information.

On offer is an exclusive opportunity to purchase a fully self-contained dairy farm portfolio comprising of 6 dairy farms and 3 support blocks with a total area of 3,509 hectares. The portfolio is offered on the following basis.

Option One:

Sale of the entire Property Portfolio including land, buildings, associated lease land, irrigation shares and water supply, stock, items of plant and equipment and supply contract to Oceania Dairy.

Option Two:

Sale of the entire Property Portfolio including land and buildings and irrigation shares with external operational management via a long term lease-back (passive investment).

Option Three:

The individual sale of each property and their associated leases (subject to lessor approval). 

Currently owned by the Van Leeuwen Group, this tranche of pasture-based dairy farms is being offered to the market so they can focus on optimising and growing the barn/robotic farming operations of their business.

Call the Sole Agents Ruth Hodges or Richard O’Sullivan today for further information.

This is a high producing 335 hectare dairy unit located in the prime dairy area of Geraldine Flat, South Canterbury. The property is a consistent performer and well set up with centralised infrastructure surrounded by five distinct spray irrigated blocks. The property peak milks approximately 1,025 cows, produces around 400,000kgMS of seasonal milk and made up of 226.32 hectares of freehold land, with adjoining lease land of approximately 109 hectares.

Riverdale Farm is a well-located property with excellent paddock development, low-cost reliable water, good infrastructure and facilities, all contributing to the high levels of production already being achieved. On-going strategic management and continual pasture improvements will ensure the property is capable of delivering future returns. 

For Sale: Deadline Private Treaty closing, 29th Oct 2020 12pm (unless sold prior)

Contact the sole agents, George Morris or Richard O'Sullivan for further information. 

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