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Monday, March 19, 2007

Volcanic crater for sale

The Pukaki Lagoon Explosion Crater in Mangere, New Zealand, is for sale. Current owners the Pangley family are selling it as aprt of a 62.3 hectare property. According to the realtor, the crater, formerly used for auto racing, would be ideal for a natural amphitheatre. An article in the Manukau Courier does not list the price. From the article:

"The ideal buyer would be another private owner who respects the history of the property or a public body such as the Manukau City Council or Auckland Regional Council, which could work with the marae committee and convert it into a public park.

He will consider offers on individual lots if the property cannot be sold as one lot.

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