Most of the Ngāi Tahu Farming employees are new to the small farming community of Eyrewell which is located 40 km northwest of Christchurch and sits within the takiwā of Ngāi Tūāhuriri. To help staff and their employees settle in, Ngāi Tahu Farming has been active in looking for ways to get involved in the community. Back when the farms were first piloted in 2011, locals have come came forward with offers of industry advice and support while local surrounding schools, sports clubs and community organisations helped with final land clearing (stick picking) as a community fundraiser. To help keep this community connection going, Ngāi Tahu Farming recently sponsored West Eyreton School, supplying branded navy jackets that will be used in a variety of ways to support the schools’ representative swimmers, triathletes, duathletes, cross country runners, school leaders, sports teams, debaters, choir and chess teams. West Eyreton School is located … Continue reading Ngāi Tahu Farming sponsor West Eyreton School Teams