A station or run, in the context of New Zealand agriculture, is a large farm dedicated to the grazing of sheep and cattle.
Some of the stations in the South Island have been subject to the voluntary tenure review process.
Poplars Station in the Lewis Pass area was purchased in part by the government in 2003.
The Nature Heritage Fund was used to purchase 4000 ha for $1.89 million.
Glenfalloch Station, situated in the Headwaters of the Rakaia River, a working sheep and beef farm operating a small conference venue.