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‘One more latte in Herne Bay and I’ll slit my throat’: Geoff Ross

A new book by Justine Ross, with husband and 42 Below founder Geoff Ross, examines the trials and tribulations the couple traversed after buying a high country sheep station.

WATCH: Geoff & Justine Ross speak with Dita De Boni.

Dita De Boni Thu, 19 Oct 2023
Key points
  • Why it matters: Justine and Geoff Ross, of 42 Below and Moa game, have written a book about the trials and tribulations of buying a high country sheep station.
  • Background: There was resounding backlash to the couple’s farming methods at Lake Hāwea Station after it was featured on an episode of Country Calendar.
  • Main players: Justine and Geoff Ross, Lake Hāwea Station, Country Calendar, NZ Merino, Herne Bay, farming.

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Dita De Boni Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Key points
  • Why it matters: Justine and Geoff Ross, of 42 Below and Moa game, have written a book about the trials and tribulations of buying a high country sheep station.
  • Background: There was resounding backlash to the couple’s farming methods at Lake Hāwea Station after it was featured on an episode of Country Calendar.
  • Main players: Justine and Geoff Ross, Lake Hāwea Station, Country Calendar, NZ Merino, Herne Bay, farming.
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