The government is investing in more on-the-ground support, innovation, and workforce development as part of a new plan to grow Māori businesses and jobs in the food and fibre sector, announced Associate Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri. “Farmers are the backbone of our economy and our dedicated Māori primary sector plan is focussed on supporting the […]
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Turning challenges into opportunities
Combating methane emissions, the future of Māori farming, and sustained profitability were some of the issues discussed at a Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Industry Council panel discussion in Wellington recently. Moderated by Meat & Wool National Industry chair William Beetham, on the panel was Beef + Lamb independent director Bayden Barber (Ngāti Kahungunu), Beef […]
Wairoa farm hosts Ahuwhenua Trophy Field Day
About 300 people attended a field day at Hereheretau Station last week, located 30km north of Wairoa. Hereheretau Station the major asset of the Māori Soldiers Trust which was set up in 1917 to help local Māori veterans returning from the First World War. Hereheretau Station is a 2,000ha sheep and beef operation and was […]
Māori business exports worth $872m in 2021
A total of $872 million worth of goods were exported by Māori authorities last year, up from the previous year’s total of $755 million reports Stats NZ. The Tatauranga umanga Māori: 2021 report showed that milk powder, butter and cheese contributed around a quarter of these exports. The total income of Māori authorities in the […]
Successful Ahuwhenua Trophy Field Day
A field day held last week at Onuku Māori Lands Trust, located at Rerewhakaaitu near Rotorua attracted a large crowd of visitors. Onuku Māori Lands Trust is one of three finalists in this year’s prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy, Excellence in Māori Farming Award for the top Māori sheep and beef farm. Guests included the Minister of […]
Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network welcomed as “a force for rural health”
Media release – Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network Over 150 rural health representatives from across New Zealand gathered at Parliament yesterday to celebrate the launch of Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network. The new collective organisation was welcomed by Hon Peeni Henare Associate Minister of Health (Māori) as a “force for rural health.” Reflecting upon the […]
Government backs Māori climate action
Media release – New Zealand Government $35.4m to help farmers, growers and whenua Māori owners reduce their agricultural emissions $30.5m to establish a platform for Māori Climate Action Farmers, growers and whenua Māori owners have been supported by the Government to ramp up their efforts to reduce agricultural emissions and the impacts of climate change […]
Ahuwhenua Trophy Competition Back on Track
The 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition to select the top Māori sheep and beef farm is back on track after having been postponed earlier in the year due to Covid-19 risk. Judging of the entrants in this competition resumes in May, as well as the judging for the Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer Award which is run […]
Could you be a mentor for winners of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award?
Eight winners of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award are seeking mentors to support them in reaching their personal, business and career goals. The 6-month mentoring programme will start at the beginning on 2021. The Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award was inaugurated in 2012, recognising the success of young Māori making their careers in the agricultural sector. […]