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Avocado Pioneer Sells Luxury Home | Auckland News
Avocado legend Stephen Wade is selling his stunning, modern Maunu home—built just two and a half years ago—to return to the family farm where his roots run deep. With over 40 years in the industry and more than a million avocado trees propagated from his Lynwood Nursery, Stephen helped shape New Zealand’s avocado boom. Now, with kids grown and gone, the spacious five-hectare property feels too big. The couple is trading luxury for familiarity, heading back to land their family has owned since 1941. Designed by architect Steve Povey and built through pandemic delays, the home will hit auction…
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