Death of Fiji plot accused leaves Karaka subdivision up in the air

Two of the 12 properties making up the proposed Waipupuke development went to mortgagee sale in 2023. (Image: Supplied)

Wed, 03 Jul 2024

Following the death of its colourful developer, a valuable residential subdivision south of Auckland will remain in pasture for the foreseeable future.Ballu Khan passed away in October last year, leaving the future of the 56-hectare Waipupuke development at Karaka up in the air.Khan was once accused of being involved in a plot to assassinate former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.He died just three months after an 8-ha slice of the Karaka site held by his company, Lomai Properties, was put to a mortgagee sale.LiquidationAfter battlin...

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