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flag Zimbabwean couple buys New Zealand truffle farm to build stable life after fleeing unrest.

flag Zimbabwean couple Nikki and Lance Dodd, who fled political unrest and lived in the UK and Kenya, purchased an 8ha truffle farm near Te Puke, New Zealand, in December 2024, taking over a property developed by Maureen and Colin Binns. flag The farm includes a truffière, native bushland, and a waterway, with plans to restore walking trails and offer truffle tours. flag The Dodds, who have no prior truffle farming experience, are training their dog Indie to hunt truffles and exploring pig-assisted harvesting. flag They also maintain livestock and plan to grow exotic mushrooms for year-round income, aiming to build a sustainable rural life after years of displacement.

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