Primary Industries

Agriculture & Farming

Invest in New Zealand's agricultural backbone.

About the sector

Why this matters for New Zealand investor residency.

New Zealand's primary industries — agriculture, horticulture, forestry and fishing — are the backbone of its export economy, generating a forecast record NZ$62 billion in food & fibre exports for 2025/26 (MPI). Though around 7% of direct GDP, the sector drives more than 80% of the country's goods exports.

Food & fibre exports (2025/26 forecast, MPI): NZ$62B
of NZ's total goods exports: 80%+
of NZ GDP (direct): 7%

Why invest

What makes this sector compelling.

Record export momentum

Food & fibre exports are forecast at a record NZ$62B for 2025/26, led by dairy, meat & wool and horticulture (MPI).

A globally scarce real asset

Productive farmland and established orchards are scarce worldwide — institutional managers such as Craigmore hold NZ$1.4B+ across tens of thousands of hectares.

Premium global demand

Tight global supply of grass-fed beef, lamb and premium kiwifruit supports premium pricing across EU, US and Asian markets.

Residency-aligned

Established agriculture & horticulture businesses can align with the business-investor residency pathway, subject to Immigration NZ assessment.

Inside the sector

A representative look at agriculture & farming in NZ.

Opportunity types

What investors typically buy in this sector.

Sheep & beef stations (pastoral farming, 100–5,000+ ha)
Kiwifruit & apple orchards, including premium SunGold kiwifruit
Operating dairy farms and sharemilking arrangements
Post-harvest packhouses & cool-storage infrastructure
Established agritech businesses (precision livestock, farm monitoring)

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5 agriculture & farming listings available.

All opportunities

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AGRICULTURE & FARMING|HAMILTON, WAIKATO, NEW ZEALAND

WAIKATO GOLDEN ORCHARDS

Investment Opportunity — Sheep & beef stations (pastoral farming, 100–5,000+ ha)

Investment Value:

$1,500,000NZD

₹7.5 CroreINR

Potential ROI:

4% - 8%

Waikato Golden Orchards is an established 400-hectare premium SunGold kiwifruit and apple orchard with packhouse infrastructure based in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. Operating in the agriculture & farming sector, the business is positioned to benefit from invest in new zealand's agricultural backbone alongside the structural demand drivers underpinning the wider industry. Suitable for active operators exploring the New Zealand Golden Visa pathway, subject to Immigration NZ assessment and independent professional advice.

Highlights

Record export momentum
A globally scarce real asset
Premium global demand
Sheep & beef stations (pastoral farming, 100–5,000+ ha)
Kiwifruit & apple orchards, including premium SunGold kiwif…

#Agriculture#Primary#NZ#GoldenVisa

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AGRICULTURE & FARMING|BLENHEIM, MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND

MARLBOROUGH HIGHLAND FARM

Investment Opportunity — Established agritech businesses (precision livestock, farm monitoring)

Investment Value:

$12,000,000NZD

₹59.8 CroreINR

Potential ROI:

7% - 12%

Marlborough Highland Farm is an established mixed cropping and livestock farm with modern irrigation and on-site storage based in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand. Operating in the agriculture & farming sector, the business is positioned to benefit from invest in new zealand's agricultural backbone alongside the structural demand drivers underpinning the wider industry. Suitable for active operators exploring the New Zealand Golden Visa pathway, subject to Immigration NZ assessment and independent professional advice.

Highlights

Record export momentum
A globally scarce real asset
Premium global demand
Sheep & beef stations (pastoral farming, 100–5,000+ ha)
Kiwifruit & apple orchards, including premium SunGold kiwif…

#Agriculture#Primary#NZ#GoldenVisa

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AGRICULTURE & FARMING|NAPIER, HAWKE'S BAY, NEW ZEALAND

HAWKE'S BAY VINEYARD HOLDINGS

Investment Opportunity — Operating dairy farms and sharemilking arrangements

Investment Value:

$6,000,000NZD

₹29.9 CroreINR

Potential ROI:

6% - 12%

Hawke's Bay Vineyard Holdings is an established vertically integrated vineyard and winery with established European export channels based in Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Operating in the agriculture & farming sector, the business is positioned to benefit from invest in new zealand's agricultural backbone alongside the structural demand drivers underpinning the wider industry. Suitable for active operators exploring the New Zealand Golden Visa pathway, subject to Immigration NZ assessment and independent professional advice.

Highlights

Record export momentum
A globally scarce real asset
Premium global demand
Sheep & beef stations (pastoral farming, 100–5,000+ ha)
Kiwifruit & apple orchards, including premium SunGold kiwif…

#Agriculture#Primary#NZ#GoldenVisa

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AGRICULTURE & FARMING|ASHBURTON, CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND

CANTERBURY PASTORAL STATION

Investment Opportunity — Post-harvest packhouses & cool-storage infrastructure

Investment Value:

$9,000,000NZD

₹44.8 CroreINR

Potential ROI:

6% - 10%

Canterbury Pastoral Station is an established large-scale sheep and beef pastoral operation across some of the South Island's most productive land based in Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand. Operating in the agriculture & farming sector, the business is positioned to benefit from invest in new zealand's agricultural backbone alongside the structural demand drivers underpinning the wider industry. Suitable for active operators exploring the New Zealand Golden Visa pathway, subject to Immigration NZ assessment and independent professional advice.

Highlights

Record export momentum
A globally scarce real asset
Premium global demand
Sheep & beef stations (pastoral farming, 100–5,000+ ha)
Kiwifruit & apple orchards, including premium SunGold kiwif…

#Agriculture#Primary#NZ#GoldenVisa

Request Information View Opportunity

For SaleGolden Visa

AGRICULTURE & FARMING|TAURANGA, BAY OF PLENTY, NEW ZEALAND

BAY OF PLENTY KIWIFRUIT ESTATE

Investment Opportunity — Kiwifruit & apple orchards, including premium SunGold kiwifruit

Investment Value:

$3,500,000NZD

₹17.4 CroreINR

Potential ROI:

5% - 10%

Bay of Plenty Kiwifruit Estate is an established established export-grade kiwifruit operation with long-term Zespri supply contracts based in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Operating in the agriculture & farming sector, the business is positioned to benefit from invest in new zealand's agricultural backbone alongside the structural demand drivers underpinning the wider industry. Suitable for active operators exploring the New Zealand Golden Visa pathway, subject to Immigration NZ assessment and independent professional advice.

Highlights

Record export momentum
A globally scarce real asset
Premium global demand
Sheep & beef stations (pastoral farming, 100–5,000+ ha)
Kiwifruit & apple orchards, including premium SunGold kiwif…

#Agriculture#Primary#NZ#GoldenVisa

Request Information View Opportunity

Honest considerations

What to weigh before committing.

Overseas purchase of farmland over 5 hectares requires Overseas Investment Office (OIO) consent — budget several months and independent legal advice.
Freshwater and emissions regulation is tightening; commission independent environmental due diligence on any specific property.

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