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Deer farming

Deer farming

One of New Zealand’s first deer farms was established at Mossburn in northern Southland in 1972. A giant stag statue stands at the western edge of the township, where the main employer is a venison works.

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Private collection
Photograph by Michael Matti

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David Grant. 'Southland region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Dec-10
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/southland-region/8/4