Straddling the northern shores of Lake Hawea, the Hunter Valley Station is a gateway into the Hawea Conservation Park and the Hunter Valley itself. During her year at the head of the organisation, the Hunter Valley Station was just one of 182 sales to overseas investors approved. One of the biggest critics of the Hunter Valley Station sale and the OIO process is Federated Mountain Club president Peter Wilson. FMC has felt that for a long time that the OIO has paid lip-service only to the public interest in overseas land sales." Mr Wilson said a number of the changes Mrs Haines had made during her time at the OIO were very positive, including ensuring consultation and direct involvement in overseas land sales for affected parties.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 30, 2017 18:33 UTC