Wairakei Estate
Wairakei Estate is one of the largest and most diverse land holdings in the Southern Hemisphere.
From pastoral farming, livestock grazing, forestry, riparian waterways, and restored wetlands, to extensive native planting and birdlife, Wairakei Estate is home to diverse and precious natural resources of significant scale.
Our Approach
Wairakei Estate aims to take a leading and innovative approach to sustainably developing land, waterways, and other precious resources to achieve their economic potential in a way that delivers long-term environmental results.
Pamu Farms
As one of Wairakei Estate’s close partners, Pamu Farms runs the dairy farming operations on 12,600ha of pastoral land on the Estate.
Spring Sheep Milk Co.
Wairakei Estate is home to an ovine dairy unit which produces sheep milk from a flock of 2,100 East Friesian grass-fed pasture raised ewes.
Forestry
7,024ha of the Estate is in a commercial forestry land use, which by 2023 is planned to increase and remain at approximately 8,200ha.
Environmental Sustainability
Wairakei’s strong emphasis on environmental stewardship ensures that consideration of the long-term impact on the land and the community is an intrinsic part of every process, plan, and decision.
Message from the Chief Executive
“I’m proud to lead a team that is committed to a strong and sustainable business supporting positive environmental, social and economic outcomes. We work with our partners to take an innovative approach to managing the Estate’s resources.”
— Angela Bull, CEO
Our News & Community
Wairakei Estate Sponsors Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupo Winter Festival Ice Rink
The Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupo Winter Festival runs during the July school holidays and has various fun events running over the two week period. Make sure Friday 9th – Sunday 25th July 2021 is in [...]
Wairakei Estate 2020 Propagation
On the 28th October, Mihi School and Liston Heights participated in Wairakei Estate's fifth annual propagation day.
Tamaki students provide valuable input
Recently Wairakei Estate hosted students requiring knowledge of riparian planting.