Waipapa 9 Trust

2010 Dairy Finalists

Waipapa 9 Trust

Waipapa 9 Trust administers a substantial, integrated agribusiness utilizing a total of 6500 hectares. It runs around 3000 dairy cows on three blocks and has land in forestry and sheep and beef production. Each block has its own manager, two of whom are 50/50 sharemilkers, and the operation is overseen by farm supervisor, Bob Cottrell. The Waipapa 9 Trust's 1200 shareholders are of Raukawa and Ngati Tuwharetoa descent.