Swiss Knopf honeymakers took NZ farmland without permission – now owe millions

Swiss honey makers, the Knopf family – Jean-Baptiste, Raphael and Alexandre – caught the attention of the Overseas Investment Office.Swiss honey makers, the Knopf family – Jean-Baptiste, Raphael and Alexandre – caught the attention of the Overseas Investment Office.A Swiss beekeeping family took Kiwi farmland without permission – now their companies have collapsed owing millions, sparking a High Court fight over $1.9 million of honey. It’s led to a loved 774ha bush block near Whanganui being sold for $520,000, investors as far away as Moscow, Dubai and Andorra