Whanaungatanga
We recognise and value the relationships that are critical for our learners to succeed. And when our learners do succeed, it reflects on the people who have been part of the journey.
Ahuwhenua – Young Māori Farmer/Grower Awards
Each year, we support the prestigious Ahuwhenua trophy for young Māori farmers and growers. Many winners and finalists have been studying with Primary ITO.
See the recent winners of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer/Grower
Past finalists
2022 finalists: Young Māori Farmer: Sheep and Beef
Meet finalists Chloe Butcher-Herries, Puhirere Te-Akainga Tamanui Tau and Rameka Eli Edwards
2021 finalists: Young Māori Farmer: Dairy
Meet finalists Anahera Hale, Ben Purua, Quinn Morgan,
2020 finalists: Young Māori Grower
Meet finalists Maatutaera Akonga and Finnisha Tuhiwai.
2019 finalists: Young Māori Farmer: Sheep and Beef
Meet finalists Kirsty Roa, Tumoana Harrison-Boyd, and Taane-nui-a-Rangi Rotoatara Hubbard.
2018 Young Māori Farmer: Dairy
Meet finalists Mathew Pooley, Cheyenne Wilson, Harepaora Ngaheu.
Kaitiaki of the Whenua
Kaitiaki of the Whenua is our programme for delivering primary industries training to Wharekura in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. We take the learning to the students. The programme is based in the students’ rohe and whenua, and we deliver the training on blocks of Māori land and local marae.
The programme aims to connect our rangitahi to students’ whenua, highlight the importance of whakapapa, and recognize the pathways and opportunities that their whenua provide.
Vocational programmes at Te Wharekura o Ruatoki
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What it takes to be a boning room supervisor
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