The prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy competition was first held in 1933 and is designed to showcase and celebrate excellence in Māori agriculture and horticulture.
Over three years competitions are run for dairy, sheep and beef, and horticulture; in 2021 the award recognises excellence in dairying.
The competition was initiated by the great Māori leader Sir Apirana Ngata and the Governor-General at the time Lord Bledisloe who was a highly successful farmer in his own right. Their vision was to encourage and incentivise Māori farmers to improve their farming operation and for the winners of the competition to become role models for their peers.
By entering the Ahuwhenua Trophy competition, Māori have the opportunity to celebrate and showcase the standards they set as kaitiaki and stewards of the land to the world.


Ahuwhenua 2022 Field Days
Thursday 25 August 2022 – Onuku Māori Lands Trust
Thursday 1 September 2022 – Wi Pere Trust
Thursday 8 September 2022 – Hereheretau Station

2022 Sheep and Beef competition
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