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From cows into houses: Family sparks creative new development in Rangiora

Otago Daily Times Online News·Thursday, 7 May 2026·26 days ago
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A Rangiora farming family wants to put its own stamp on a new 270-home development. The Spark family has been farming near Rangiora since 1942 and now plans to convert 24ha, north of Boys Road, from cows into houses. The proposed Rossburn development is likely to feature the family’s 1960s dairy shed repurposed into a community hub, farmers’ market and events space. The old dairy shed was built by the family and carries ‘‘so many memories’’, family spokesperson Geoff Spark said. ‘‘We will have a theme of respect for the past and those who came before us, and respect for the land. ‘‘The family spent a lot of time here over the years working with the cows, but now it’s ready for a new job.…

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