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 2021 competition is for Māori dairy farmers.
Key dates 2021
Thursday 25th March – Pouarua Farms
Thursday 1st April – Tataiwhetu Trust
Thursday 8th April – Tunapahore B2A Incorporation
Enter the Ahuwhenua Trophy competition
We are currently in the 2021 Dairy Competition cycle. The following 2022 competition is for Māori sheep and beef farmers.
Enter the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer/Grower Award
2021 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award is for people who are currently working in the dairy industry or studying a dairy qualification and who have previously worked in the dairy 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
2020 Horticulture
Te Kaha, 15B Hineora Orchard.
2019 Sheep & Beef
Eugene and Pania King of Kiriroa Station.
2018 Dairy
Onuku Māori Lands Trust.
