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18/08/2026

COMING SOON - McCrostie Forest

Coming soon to the market, McCrostie Forest presents an opportunity to acquire approximately 1,290ha of freehold forestry land at Kaitangata, South Otago, subject to a long-term forestry right and lease held by Matariki Forests.

The offering is for the Lessor’s Interest only, providing ownership of the underlying freehold land together with the benefit of a lease through to 30 March 2067. The property currently returns $331,500 + GST per annum, with five-yearly market rent reviews and all property and forestry outgoings met by the lessee.

Located within an established South Otago forestry region, McCrostie Forest offers a secure net income stream and long-term exposure to the underlying land value, without direct exposure to forestry operating costs, harvest timing or log prices.

Full details coming soon.

09/08/2026

JUST LISTED: WAKAMARINA FOREST

Wakamarina Forest is a pre-1990, second-rotation exotic plantation forest in Marlborough’s productive Wakamarina Valley. Comprising 261.41ha, with a Net Stocked Area of approximately 165ha of diverse, mid-to-late rotation forest stands and two individual lifestyle lots, Wakamarina represents a compelling forestry investment.

Located around 12km from Havelock, the property benefits from a short cart to both domestic sawmills and export ports in Nelson and Picton. The forest crop is predominantly Radiata Pine (119.9ha) and Douglas Fir (32.5ha), alongside cypress, redwood, poplar and larch. A further 114ha comprises native bush and non-productive land, supported by an established internal roading and skid-site network. Extensive inventory has been carried out across the forest, estimating strong yields across the stands.

The combination of location, climate, mature and diverse harvest crop, established infrastructure and lifestyle options makes Wakamarina a truly diverse asset in a tightly held forestry region.

For further information, contact the Searle Forestry team.

02/08/2026

JUST LISTED: TAKAPU FOREST

Takapu Forest represents a rare Wellington forestry asset combining immediate harvest income, carbon value, and long-term landholding potential. The opportunity on offer is 235.6 ha freehold in Tākapu Valley with a net stocked area of 166.8ha, just 16 km from CentrePort Wellington — direct access to one of the Southern North Island’s principal export log ports.

With 49 ha harvest-ready mature radiata pine (1984/1995/1996 pruned stands), and the balance being approx. 117ha of minimally tended, mature stands which are primed for on-going carbon sequestration provides immediate upside through diverse income streams.

In addition to this, approx. 7ha adjoining Takapu Road adds the potential for future lifestyle subdivision subject to the relevant approvals required.

For further information, contact the Searle Forestry team.

29/07/2026

COMING SOON: TAKAPU FOREST

A rare forestry opportunity is coming to market, located approximately 16 kilometres from both Wellington City and CentrePort Wellington.

Tākapu Forest comprises approximately 235 hectares of freehold land, combining immediate harvest income, carbon value, and long-term landholding potential. The property includes approximately 49 hectares of mature radiata pine ready for harvest, along with a further 117 hectares suited to carbon forestry, with 133.8 hectares registered in the ETS. All NZUs associated with the property’s ETS registration will transfer to the purchaser on settlement.

Tākapu Forest presents a rare chance to acquire a forestry asset close to Wellington, in a tightly held location.

Full listing details coming soon!

16/07/2026

Aranga Forest is a young Radiata pine investment with well-established plantings, located in the Kaipara District, Northland, comprising 181.8ha of freehold land with excellent road access and two established age classes.

The property includes 129.0ha of net stocked forest, planted in 2020 and 2022, with both age classes in strong health. Contour is predominantly flat to rolling, giving the forest an easy-working profile with favourable aspect across the property. This underpins a high-production, ground-based harvest, with multiple access points via Aranga Coast Road and Monteith Road.

Positioned approximately 30km northwest of Dargaville, the forest is well located to processing and export infrastructure and direct road connections to export markets at Marsden Point and the Port of Auckland.
Registered as Post-1989 Forest Land under the ETS, Aranga Forest offers investors a dual-income opportunity combining carbon and future timber revenues.

For further information, please contact our forestry specialists.

05/07/2026

Coming Soon

Aranga Forest is a young, well-established Radiata pine investment located in the Kaipara District, Northland. The property comprises approximately 181.86 hectares of freehold land, with a net stocked area of 129.0 hectares established in 2020 and 2022.

Positioned northwest of Dargaville with dual road access from Aranga Coast Road and Monteith Road, the forest offers a high-production, ground-based harvest profile. Registered in the ETS, the property also offers carbon income potential alongside future timber revenues.

Full campaign details coming soon!

18/06/2026

Searle Forestry is pleased to announce the successful sale of of Glen Innis Forest, a newly established forestry investment located west of Gisborne!

Congratulations to both the vendor and purchaser on a successful transaction!

04/06/2026

Waikaraka Forest is a quality Northland radiata pine investment comprising 209.9ha of freehold land, strategically positioned to benefit from both domestic processing and export market access.

The property currently comprises 109.5ha of stocked radiata pine, with a further 22.3ha scheduled for planting in 2026, bringing the estimated productive area to approximately 131.8ha. Located just 4km from Rosvall Sawmill and 48km from Marsden Point Port, Waikaraka combines strong infrastructure, competitive cartage economics, and a well-balanced age class profile within one of New Zealand’s most established forestry regions.

For further information, contact the Searle Forestry team.

03/06/2026

Tregoweth Forest is a significant King Country forestry investment comprising 349.4ha of freehold land with excellent access, established infrastructure, and a well-balanced age class profile.

The property currently includes approximately 132.7ha of stocked forest, with a further 125.4ha scheduled for planting in 2026, creating an estimated productive area of 255.4ha. Having already completed its first rotation harvest, the forest benefits from quality all-weather roading, established skid sites, and proven forestry credentials within a well-regarded forestry location.

Registered in the ETS under stock change, Tregoweth offers investors flexibility, scale, and long-term forestry potential!

For further information, contact the Searle Forestry team.

05/05/2026

Waikaraka Forest comprises 209.9 hectares of freehold land in Northland, with an established net stocked area spanning multiple planting years and a further 20.7 hectares prepared for the 2026 replanting programme.

The property’s age class structure supports a well-sequenced harvest profile, offering both near-term and longer-term returns.

Market access is a key attribute, with domestic sawmills approximately 4 kilometres from the main gate and Marsden Point export port within a 48-kilometre cart. A well-located Northland forestry holding with strong fundamentals!

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