PHOTO: STUFF German multi-millionaire Karl Reipen is looking for 10 people to come and live at his Awakino Estate, an offer which has stirred up international attention. (File Photo)
A multi-millionaire’s quest to find people to come and live at his luxury coastal estate has attracted international interest.
Karl Reipen, who is from Germany and made his millions selling canned iced-coffee, is looking for 10 people, aged up to 70, to live at his Awakino Estate on the west coast in southern Waikato.
The advert, which was published twice in a national newspaper this past week, is headed up ‘Living in Paradise’, and offers people after “a new life” a homestead with its own winery, indoor equestrian centre and stables.
Since the story of Reipen’s hunt for housemates was published on Wednesday, it has piqued the interest of people, and other media, including The Guardian, from across the world.
Stuff has fielded messages from men and women, including a married couple in their 60s, living in places like Russia, Turkey, the United States, Canada, along with a Kiwi living in Europe, who have wanted help to get in touch with Reipen.
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