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__ Highwic House: Business. __  Alfred Buckland was an auctioneer. He founded a business that lasted for over a century before it was sold off. Alfred sold stock and produce, and he also held the first wool sale in New Zealand in 1858. In the beginning of the 20th century Alfred’s company moved from selling horses to farm machinery instead. Alfred was also a talented farmer. He owned lots and lots of farms. His biggest on was about 9,378 acres and was one of Auckland’s biggest land owners. As well as being a talented farmer and a very successful auctioneer, he had a huge soft spot for horses. Alfred founded the Pakuranga Hunt and was the President of the Auckland Racing club several times. He owned and raced very few, select horses and was a winner of the Auckland Cup twice.