Three outstanding young Māori horticulturalists have been named as finalists for the 2026 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower Award.
The three finalists are:
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Larissa Wooding-Ngata, Ngāti Porou, from Craigmore Sustainables, Gisborne
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Robert John Manuel, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Rehia, Ngāpuhi, Ngā...
L-R: Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay, Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust Chair Pita Tipene, Otama Marere Trustee Diane Berghan, Ahuwhenua Trophy Management Committee Chair Nukuhia Hadfield, Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective CEO Charles Russell, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka.
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L-R: Bernadine Guilleux, Chair, Horticulture New Zealand and Dr Charlotte Severne, Māori Trustee, Te Tumu Paeroa. Photos supplied by Horticulture New Zealand.
Entries open for the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy Horticulture Competition and the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower Award
Entries are open for the p...
L-R: Matthew Payne, Farm Manager; James Parsons, Farm Advisor; Hūhana Lyndon and Morris Pita, Co-Chairs; Kieran Weteri-Hepi, Farm Worker; Tori Norman, Trust Administrator
Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust is the winner of the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for the top Māori sheep and beef farm. The Tr...
