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Sam and Hannah Whitelock list their ‘trophy farm’

Riverbank Station is Sam and Hannah Whitelock’s cattle and sheep farm in Hawke’s Bay. It's been listed for sale.

Colleen Hawkes
Last updated: 8 October 2025 | 3 min read
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Former All Black Sam Whitelock and his wife Hannah are selling their 833ha Hawke's Bay property, Riverbank Station. The "trophy farm" near Napier is listed by Bayleys as the couple pursues a new family farming opportunity in Manawatū.

The station has seen significant recent investment, including over 40km of new fencing and new cattle yards. It features a large 1890s homestead, two additional houses, and is renowned for excellent trout fishing and hunting access.

Sam Whitelock has made many videos for Farmstrong, a nationwide wellbeing programme for the rural community.

The Whitelocks run Angus beef cattle (breeding and finishing).

The farm spreads over 833ha and has 6km of road frontage.

The Whitelocks have undertaken numerous infrastructure improvements in recent years, including building more than 40km of conventional fencing.

There are three houses on the station, plus shearers’ quarters.

The manager’s house has five bedrooms and a large farmhouse kitchen.

Riverbank Station has large areas of flat land, which ensures a high level of pasture production.

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