Practical work experience on the Ngāi Tahu Farming high-country stations gives Whenua Kura students an insight into a unique New Zealand farming lifestyle – one that is becoming increasingly uncommon. Whenua Kura Director and Kaiarahi, Renata Hakiwai says those students who take up the opportunity to work on the high-country stations, come away with a deeper knowledge of farming that stands them in good stead for future employment. “I think a lot of dairy farmers in the process of hiring workers would choose one who has both sheep and beef, and dairy experience because of the extensive knowledge they gain from a high-country stay,” says Renata. “I’m very keen to get more of our Whenua Kura students down there to experience a completely different way of farming.” The three Ngāi Tahu high-country stations – Greenstone, Elfin Bay and Routeburn – are managed by Stu and Anne Percy, as one farming … Continue reading Whenua Kura high-country experience