Rakaia Station

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Station
gptkbp:access via_State_Highway_1
gptkbp:accessibility accessible_by_4WD_vehicles
gptkbp:adaptation implements water conservation measures
gptkbp:area approximately 20,000 hectares
gptkbp:biodiversity promotes biodiversity on the farm
gptkbp:climate temperate oceanic
approximately 800 mm
gptkbp:community_engagement involves local schools in educational programs
gptkbp:community_involvement supports local events
provides employment opportunities
gptkbp:communityEvents organizes_community_picnics
gptkbp:cookingMethod uses organic farming methods
gptkbp:cuisine supplies local restaurants with lamb
gptkbp:cultivation grows pasture for livestock.
produces high-quality lamb
gptkbp:cultural_heritage has historical buildings
gptkbp:cultural_significance important_to_local_Māori_history
gptkbp:education hosts agricultural training programs
gptkbp:elevation approximately 300 meters above sea level
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:established 1850s
gptkbp:events hosts agricultural fairs
gptkbp:healthcare follows best practices for animal welfare
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the oldest sheep stations in New Zealand
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rakaia Station
gptkbp:infrastructure sheep_yards
gptkbp:is_a_source_of sheep farming
gptkbp:land_use pastoral farming
gptkbp:landholdings rotational grazing practices
gptkbp:landscape features rolling hills and river valleys
gptkbp:local_economy contributes to the local economy
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:manager sustainable farming practices
gptkbp:market sells wool and lamb
gptkbp:nearby_attractions gptkb:Southern_Alps
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:Rakaia_River
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Rakaia_Station_Limited
privately owned
gptkbp:partnerships works with conservation groups
collaborates with agricultural research organizations
gptkbp:region gptkb:Canterbury
gptkbp:research participates in sheep genetics studies
gptkbp:safetyFeatures adheres to strict safety standards
gptkbp:sustainability focuses on soil health
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives native tree planting programs
gptkbp:tourism offers farm tours
gptkbp:type sheep station
gptkbp:volunteers encourages staff to volunteer in the community
gptkbp:waterQuality gptkb:Rakaia_River
gptkbp:wildlife native bird species
Merino sheep