Ahuwhenua Trophy - Excellence in Māori Farming
The Ahuwhenua Trophy acknowledges and celebrates business excellence in New Zealand's important pastoral and horticultural sectors. This competition is held annually, alternating each year between dairy and sheep & beef, and now also horticulture. The upcoming 2022 competition is for Māori sheep and beef farmers.
Enter the Ahuwhenua Trophy competition
We are currently in the 2022 competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers. The following 2023 competition is for Māori growers.
Enter the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer/Grower Award
2022 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award is for people who are currently working in the sheep and beef industry or studying a sheep and beef qualification and who have previously worked in the sheep and beef industry. This Award offers a great learning experience and the opportunity to mix with the best in the industry.
History
The Ahuwhenua Trophy is the most prestigious award for Māori agriculture, originally launched in 1933 by the visionary Māori leader Sir Apirana Ngata and the Governor General at the time Lord Bledisloe.
Our Sponsors
Our Platinum sponsors are Te Puni Kōkiri and The Ministry for Primary Industries.
The competition exemplifies Maori achievement in land based industries where a legacy of hard work, fortitude and innovation is demonstrated.
Recent Winners
2021 Dairy Tataiwhetu Trust.
2020 Horticulture Te Kaha, 15B Hineora Orchard.
2019 Sheep & BeefEugene and Pania King of Kiriroa Station.
