The Ahuwhenua Trophy is one of the most prestigious and contested awards for Maori farming.
It dates back to 1933 and was established by Sir Apirana Ngata and the Governor General at the time, Lord Charles Bledisloe.
This year the Northland-based Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust was awarded the trophy for excellence in Maori sheep and beef farming.
Morris Pita is the co-chair of Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust, he speaks to Jesse about the honour.
Hūhana Lyndon, Tama Potaka and Morris Pita on stage at the Ahuwhenua Trophy 2025 award ceremony. Photo: RNZ / Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira
