Michaela GowerMultimedia Journalist·Hawkes Bay Today·15 Jul, 2026 06:00 PM3 mins to read‌The native bush property offers a private recreational paradise that Jono Read plans to make the most of with his family. Photo / Property BrokersHawke’s Bay farmer Jonathan (Jono) Read and wife Jane Read have bought a native bush block near Dannevirke, securing the property for hunting, holidays and retirement.

Read had the winning tender and secured ownership of the 282ha property off Tamaki East Rd, a 20-minute drive from Dannevirke on his