Matt Lauer rang in the new year with some new company. The former Today show anchor, 62, was spotted in New Zealand over the holidays, vacationing with his new flame Shamin Abas. In photos ...

Matt Lauer is still adjusting to life away ... New Zealand,” the second source tells PEOPLE of Lauer’s farm property in New Zealand. “He feels peace there, loves it, loves the people ...

While they noted alleged abuse at numerous farms ... Through a representative, Matt Lauer has denied any knowledge of the alleged inhumane conditions at his New Zealand property.