Continuing stewardship of the land that’s been in the family for four generations is at the forefront of Rob and Lucy Thorneycroft’s minds as they develop the family business.
The Thorneycrofts of Tapiri Angus, in the Wairarapa, are continuing the legacy started by Lucy’s grandparents, Stuart and Ivy McLachlan in 1961, and continued by her parents, Ross and Julie.
Tapiri Angus, which was established with foundation females purchased from Mr F.D. Shaw of Rawaka Stud, now encompasses two properties – the flat to medium hill country 270ha Tapiri property at Rangitumau north-east of Masterton, and a 630ha (480ha effective) hill country property at Tiraumea in North Wairarapa called Benmore.
