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Farm Sale Fuels New Medical Trust in Otago

10/19/2025

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John Perriam, owner of Bendigo Station in Central Otago, plans a medical services trust after selling part of his farm to Santana Minerals for $55 million.
Perriam has owned the station since 1979 and notes sale challenges.
The station is known for fine merino wool and gold mining since 1862.
Perriam hopes the gold mining will benefit the region and the mined land will be restored as a public park.

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Story summary

John Perriam, owner of Bendigo Station in Central Otago, plans a medical services trust after selling part of his farm to Santana Minerals for $55 million.
Perriam has owned the station since 1979 and notes sale challenges.
The station is known for fine merino wool and gold mining since 1862.
Perriam hopes the gold mining will benefit the region and the mined land will be restored as a public park.