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Mossburn, deer capital

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Mossburn, deer capital

New Zealand’s first deer farm was established at Mossburn in 1972. The deer industry is the biggest employer in the township. The statue is crowned by genuine stag’s antlers.

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David Grant, Southland places – Northern Southland, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/20184/mossburn-deer-capital (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by David Grant, published 2 March 2009, updated 25 May 2015.