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Wellington Castle Auction Fails | Auckland News
The infamous yellow Wellington castle—once a luxury dog hotel, now a true crime documentary sensation—went up for auction today, but no bids came in, forcing a forced sale by the mortgagee. Once valued at over $3.2 million, the property’s history is wild: from a radar bunker to a medieval-themed Airbnb retreat, complete with allegations of animal abuse, drugs, and a police raid involving explosives. Owner Travis Mackay, who runs multiple businesses, had publicly denied selling and tried to stall the process, but the lender moved swiftly. With its dramatic hilltop perch and eerie past, the…
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