It also has representation from major private companies, the Federation of Maori Authorities and Agriculture Trade Envoy Mike Petersen. When the …

Farmer Kiri Edwards of Ngāti Manu says, “What we really need to think about is not just about ‘punishing the cow’ as such but how we farm. And the …

The function was attended by more 650 people including the Minister for Māori Development, Nanaia Mahuta, the Minister of Agriculture Damien …

Associate Agriculture and Associate Forestry Minister Meka Whaitiri congratulates all the winners and finalists in this year’s Ahuwhenua Awards in …

The Ahuwhenua Awards that celebrate excellence in Māori farming were first held in 1933 until 1990, and then re-established in 2003 through the …

2018 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer of the Year finalist Harepaora Ngaheu wants to own his own farm in ten years. Currently he is a farm manager in Waiohau and is working hard to make a sustainable future for his family. Ngahue says, “Aisha, my partner and my two beautiful girls- they are the …

The majority of Māori assets lies within the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry. In the fishing industry, Māori investment contributes about 40 per cent. Māori employers, while largely flying under the radar have amassed assets of $22.4b, according to a 2013 report by Business and Economic …

Lindy Nelson (Agri-Women’s Development Trust executive directior) … A programme aimed at upskilling and empowering Māori women in the farming …

Associate Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri says it’s essential the new Primary Sector Council is able to bring a Maori lens to its work. The 15-member council is to advise the Government on issues confronting the primary industries and how New Zealand producers can get more value from what comes …

… future value creation, technological opportunities and how a focused and thriving primary sector can reinvigorate rural communities. Associate Agriculture Minister Meka Whaitiri says she hopes the council can address the opportunity that exists to …