Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have congratulated this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy competition finalists, celebrating excellence in Māori farming. The three finalists are Tahu a Tao farm in Rakaia near Ashburton, the two Ngāi Tahu Farming operations,Te Ahu Pātiki and Maukatere near Oxford in Canterbury and Tewi Trust in Okoroire near Tirau. “I commend these finalists for their sheer hard work and fulfilling a legacy left by Sir Apirana Ngata, who helped introduce the competition which encourages proficiency and skills in Māori farming,” says Mr Flavell. Ngāi Tahu Farming chief executive Andrew Priest sees the awards as a wonderful opportunity to raise the profile of the organisation’s farming activities. “Up until July last year, Ngāi Tahu Farming was a part of Ngāi Tahu Property; now we are a stand-alone business in our own right and the Ahuwhenua awards are an opportunity to highlight our … Continue reading Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists announced