Country & Co Realty

03/08/2026

Some recent sales from the agents 🤝

Considering selling or looking for something new? Contact the team at Country & Co for a chat.

29/07/2026

Tom Harrington - Country & Co Realty bringing his clients awesome story to light - have a read for some tips from one of our first farm buyers 🐄
Brothers Cody and Rory Baker recently purchased their first farm through Country & Co.

Cody worked as a plumber and roofer for 16 years. Rory worked as a general farm worker and tractor driver, and also spent a couple of years overseas working on various harvest and seeding operations.

Current Farm Setup
We currently have:
280 R1 heifers grazing.
43 dairy cows over winter.
65 R1 beef calves.

A firewood operation that provides valuable off-farm income.
We also lease additional land where we run 550 ewes and trade lambs over winter.

Three Tips for First Farm Buyers

1. Work to Your Strengths
Cody and I are both practical and hardworking people, so we've always played to our strengths. We started a firewood business where the harder we work, the greater the reward. It has become an excellent source of off-farm income and has played a big part in helping us grow.

2. Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
Diversification has been incredibly valuable as we've worked to grow our business and build equity. Before starting the firewood operation, I did casual tractor driving while we leased a few small blocks. The income from those leased farms was reinvested into growing our ewe flock, while the casual work covered our living costs and occasionally provided extra funds for the farm. Farming comes with plenty of hidden costs, so having multiple income streams has made managing our finances much easier.

3. Be Patient
Success doesn't happen overnight, and that's something we've learned along the way. Everyone's situation is different, and while some opportunities require taking a leap into the deep end, we've chosen to gradually build our livestock numbers and plant without living beyond our means. We made the most of every opportunity that came our way, and over time those small steps helped us achieve farm ownership.

The Buying Process:
The buying process was certainly a busy and stressful time. At the same time we were purchasing the farm, Cody and I were selling three properties, with settlements taking place the day before our purchase. Cody and his wife, Amanda, were also selling their home.
Despite the pressure, everyone involved remained calm and professional, which made a huge difference. Having a great team around us including our lawyer, bank manager, accountant, and real estate agent was instrumental in making the whole process come together.

20/07/2026

Hayden bringing you the June market update 🚜

Feel free to get in touch with the team today for a chat!

15/07/2026

379 Waikaka Road, Maitland🚜

Versatile and well-presented grazing unit conveniently located just 15km from Gore.

Offering a modernised three-bedroom homestead, quality farm infrastructure and an efficient layout. Features include an impressive Te Pari cattle yard complex, covered vet race, three-way auto drafting system, two stand woolshed with a workshop and a range of supporting farm buildings.

Currently operating as a dairy grazing unit carrying heifers and beef calves, this versatile property is well suited to first farm buyers, dairy support operators or those looking to downsize.

Contact the sole agent today for further information or to arrange your inspection.

Shay Moseby

027 268 6879 | [email protected]

15/07/2026

539 Mataura Island Fortrose Road, Pine Bush 🐄

Looking for a dairy unit with flexibility and potential?

This 70.44ha dairy farm is now available for mid-season purchase (or June 2027).

Currently peak milking 150 cows and consented for 200 cows through to 2031, the property offers excellent infrastructure including a 30-aside herringbone shed, a consented calving barn for up to 100 cows, and a spacious three-bedroom home.

Whether you're looking to step into dairy farming or add to your existing operation, this property is worth your inspection.

The vendors are motivated to sell. Get in touch with the sole agent today for further information or to arrange a viewing.

Tom Harrington - Country & Co Realty

027 457 3123 | [email protected]

13/07/2026

We're incredibly proud to launch the Country & Co Rural Community Fund in partnership with the Southland Foundation.

We're privileged to work alongside Southland's rural communities every day. Establishing this fund is our way of investing in the long-term wellbeing of the people and places that make our region so special.

We hope this endowment fund will continue to grow over time, creating lasting support for rural initiatives and opportunities across Southland.

Thank you to the Southland Foundation for helping us bring this vision to life. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this fund will have for generations to come. 🧡
https://www.southlandfoundation.org.nz/funds/country-co-community-fund

Introducing the - Country & Co Rural Community Fund

Country & Co, a local rural real estate business based in Southland have established the first Corporate Endowment Fund with the Southland Foundation.
Recognising that local businesses can play a role not just in the economy, but in the long-term wellbeing of the communities they are part of; the fund will grow to support a broad range of rural initiatives and opportunities in Southland. We invite you to learn more about this fund and the forward thinking approach the team at Country & Co have taken towards the wellbeing of the rural communities they live and work in. https://www.southlandfoundation.org.nz/funds/country-co-community-fund

13/07/2026

Last months solds - we've been busy! 🚜

Whether you're considering selling now or planning ahead, contact one of our team at Country & Co for local market insights, a property appraisal, or just a friendly chat.

06/07/2026

Congratulations Tom - what an amazing achievement! 👏
Southland and Otago are proud!!

26/06/2026

🟠 NEW LISTING🟠

Set on approximately 10 hectares in the sought after Dipton district, this beautifully presented lifestyle property offers the perfect balance of modern comfort, space and spectacular rural scenery. Positioned on an elevated site, the home enjoys sweeping views across the Oreti River, surrounding farmland and beyond to the Takitimu and Eyre Mountains.

The home features a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area where large windows frame the remarkable outlook. Quality finishes, feature lighting and attractive interior detailing create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Accommodation comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dedicated office, separate laundry and excellent storage. Double glazing, wood burner, heat pump and gas hot water provide year round comfort. Three deck areas and a stylish outdoor fireplace create exceptional outdoor living, while established grounds and a three bay implement shed with power complete this appealing lifestyle package.

Offers/Enquiries Over $1,250,000 Including GST

https://www.countryandco.co.nz/property/5303155/127-bell-road-dipton/

Contact the sole agent for further information - Paula Laughton on 027 533 1268, [email protected]