Matt Lauer may be seeking private time to reflect, but he won’t be able to do it at his New Zealand ranch. Following his termination from the Today Show for reported inappropriate sexual behavior, a New Zealand government agency is reviewing his February 2017 agreement to lease Hunter Valley Station, a merino sheep and cattle farm located along Lake Hawea on the country's South Island. According to the Overseas Investment Office, New Zealand requires that all foreign investors must be “of good character,” and they are looking into the surfacing allegations against the morning host.

“The Overseas Investment Office is aware that allegations have been made in relation to Matt Lauer and that he is no longer working for NBC News in the USA,” Lisa Barrett, Deputy Chief Executive of Policy and Overseas Investment, told Page Six. “We are discussing this with his representative and are seeking further information.”

Barrett added, “A condition of the consent granted to Orange Lakes Ltd to purchase the lease for Hunter Valley Station is that the individuals with control of that company must continue to be of good character.” (Lauer purchased the land under the holding company Orange Lakes Ltd.)

Although Lauer has apologized for his behavior—citing that some reports are “untrue or mischaracterized”—the New Zealand government has leeway when determining good character, taking into account morals as well as legal matters.

At the time of the sale, local media estimated that Lauer spent $9.2 million on the 27,000-acre farm in a lease transfer from the government. The rolling country property next to Mt. Aspiring National Park boasts over 18 miles of lakefront land bordering Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka, plus 8 miles of riverfront along the Hunter River. There are a number of farm buildings scattered along the land next to hillside hiking trails and prime fishing spots, while huts and a five-bedroom house offer ample living space among the picturesque mountain and valley views.

Upon hearing initial news of the deal, New Zealand locals were wary of selling the public land to a foreign buyer. To support the citizens, Lauer agreed to maintain the farm and the local road as well as support the Epic Annual Cycling Race that takes place on the property.