In the quiet corridors of Auckland's most affluent suburb, a $14 million villa changed hands without fanfare or public listing — a private transaction that might have passed unnoticed were it not for the turbulent circumstances surrounding its seller. Chris Meehan, the property developer who built Winton Land into a significant force in New Zealand real estate, has spent recent months stepping back from every leadership role he held, following harassment allegations that prompted a board investigation and a succession of resignations. The off-market sale of a Herne Bay home — purchased for hal
Meehan-linked Herne Bay villa sells for $14m amid corporate scrutiny
Staff members at Meehan's companies have been accused of harassment by the developer.