Two farms in Central Hawke’s Bay have been sold to overseas buyers who intend to convert them into forestry. The properties include the 800ha Te Manuiri Station in Omakere and a 480ha farm off Middleton Rd in Waipukurau, with sales valued at $8.6 million and $5.2 million, respectively, as approved by the Overseas Investment Office (OIO). This follows the recent sale of another 1500ha sheep and beef farm in Elsthorpe, indicating a trend of foreign investment in local agriculture for forestry purposes.
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Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71 after cancer battle
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for her roles in Desperate Housewives, Big Sky, and Northern Exposure, has passed away at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Her husband, Joseph Kell, expressed his profound loss, stating, “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses.” Mahaffey won the supporting comedy actress Emmy in 1992 for Northern Exposure and received an Independent Spirit Award...
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