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IN THE FIELD: Attendees learn about operations at Otama Marere Trust, one of three finalists in the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy Competition.

Great field day for Ahuwhenua Trophy Finalist

More than 200 people turned out this week to a field day hosted by Otama Marere Trust – one of three finalists vyin...

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Three outstanding young Māori horticulturalists have been named as finalists for the 2026 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower Award.

The three finalists are:

  • Larissa Wooding-Ngata, Ngāti Porou, from Craigmore Sustainables, Gisborne

  • Robert John Manuel, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Rehia, Ngāpuhi, Ngā...

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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.

Ahuwhenua Trophy 202...

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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...

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