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Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust – KerikeriField day: Thursday 23 April 9am – 2pm
STARTING LOCATION: Otiria Marae, 7 Kingi Road,
Moerewa
Assemble at 8:45am for a 9:00am start
Public event all welcome
Full profile here https://www.ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz/about/finalists
Established in 1974, Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust manages 6,000 hectares centered around Moerewa and Kawakawa, representing more than 6,000 owners through seven Trustees. Guided by 'He Whenua Hua, He Tangata Ora', the Trust holds interests across forestry, kiwifruit, mānuka honey, dairy, carbon crops, and native nurseries.
Six Kerikeri orchards, acquired 2004-2020, comprise 49 hectares with 32 hectares of Zespri SunGold G3 canopy, demonstrating successful diversification into high-value horticulture. Operating under Seeka lease and supply agreements, the Trust since 2023 employs 13 staff including an orchard manager, building internal capability through horticulture qualifications and Seeka cadetship training.
Operations integrate kaitiakitanga with commercial excellence through sustainable land use, water management, and responsible inputs. Strong governance balances intergenerational outcomes while kiwifruit returns diversify income, buffer commodity cycles, and fund marae, education, and cultural initiatives.
Grounded in 'He Ringa Ahuwhenua, He Hanga Mahi', the Trust cultivates enduring prosperity and capability for future generations.
Key contact: CEO Heidi Mackey [email protected] / 021 113 3305
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Otiria Marae, 7 Kingi Road, Moerewa, Old Marae Homestead, 7 Kingi Rd, Moerewa 0281, New Zealand, Kaikohe
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