Whenua Issue 15

TE ORANGA LIVESTOCK AUCTION + MILK PRICE UPDATE

PNF & AFL MĀORI COLLABORATION

& Here-turi- kOkA 2 015 issue

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NOMINATIONS FOR COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT OPEN

ALANA MAKO PKW RAVENSDOWN SCHOLAR

Photo: Rob Tucker

Looking beyond current challenges Despite our region’s legendary spirit of independence, global commodity prices are having an impact on our business community and economy, as international prices for both milk powder and crude oil drop - in turn challenging two of Taranaki’s cornerstone industries.

In the medium term, Venture Taranaki can help businesses tap into central government assistance for research and development, capability development training, accessing funding to bring students in for research projects, Business Mentors, business startup advice and much more.

The dairy pay out demonstrates the power these prices have on our region - over the last two years initial forecasts have opened at $7.00 and ended up at $8.40 and $4.40 respectively.

Over the longer term, our 2014 Horticulture report identified opportunities to diversify the region’s rural economy, and as

Taranaki’s challenges

As a result, the latest Taranaki Business Survey, which Venture Taranaki sends to over 1,500 businesses right around Te Maunga, has found that the number expecting New Zealand’s economy to deteriorate has more than doubled since the end of 2014.

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Within their own industries, Taranaki’s businesses are anticipating things to be slightly better over the coming year, and while 6-month sales projections are also subdued, there remains more optimists than not.

So what can we do at a local level?

From Taranaki there is little we can do to shift the values of global commodities. Prices are influenced by supply and demand, geo-political, and many other factors beyond local control.

What businesses can influence is maintaining their local connections, using local services where we can, paying suppliers promptly to maintain positive cashflow, and working closely with their professional advisors to manage any economic challenges.

Taranaki’s Regional Development Agency 9 Robe Street, New Plymouth, 06 759 5150, info@venture.org.nz www.taranaki.info

a result we are working with innovative businesses across the industrial hemp and Manuka honey sectors. Both have the opportunity to add value to our region’s economy, and make the most of marginal-use land alongside existing dairying operations.

Over the next year or two, things will be tougher, but commodity prices, by their very definition, go up and down.

Talk to the team at Venture Taranaki about how your business can make the most of future opportunities.

Venture

TARANAKI Te Puna Umanga

EDITORIAL Ngā mihi nunui te whānau whānui o Parininihi ki Waitotara Challenges within the Agri-business sector and the capacity to rise above and overcome those challenges are what help define successful businesses. The capability to manage unforeseen circumstances, should they be bought about by natural events or by global market conditions, is the hallmark of good stewardship and planning.

PKW Incorporation has always understood this as kaitiaki of multiply owned Māori land.

Diversification of our investment portfolio has been fundamental in helping us weather these storms and we are pleased to promote in this issue of Whenua that Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL) has now partnered with Port Nicholson Fisheries Limited Partnership (PNF), to establish the largest Māori owned lobster processing business in New Zealand.

This demonstration of collaboration will strengthen our common goals to provide a more secure economic base for progress.

We also acknowledge other partnerships that have been beneficial to our incorporation with the departure of the Van der Fits and Rupapera whānau to other parts of the country and we thank them for their contribution and wish them well for the future.

“ ...collaboration will strengthen our common goals. ”

Profiling on our cover is our latest PKW Ravensdown scholar Alana Mako who shares her aspirations for working with the environment. Along with her story we feature our inaugural Te Oranga stock auction, a visit by the PM, and the latest PKW Trust Scholars that have been appointed.

As always we invite feedback on the stories we present and we have a new forum through our Facebook page that we encourage you to engage with.

No reira, ngā mihi.

IMPORTANT NOTICES RUST NEXT PKW T GRANTS; L FOR SCHOO NCEA FEES S EN P STUDENTS O BER 2015 1ST SEPTEM

of Committee t Managemen s Nomination

day Closes: Mon 5:00pm 31st August See Page 9

Annual General Meeting Date: 31st October 2015 Venue: Aotearoa Marae ORDER YOUR ANNUAL REPORT NOW SEE PAGE 17

Check out

our new emplo yment vacancies o n Page 2

employment vacancies Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation (PKW) owns and administers 20,000 hectares of whenua for its 9,500 shareholders.

The PKW team are driven by their mission of He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga – building and growing our people

through prosperity towards their vision. Therefore Māori values and customs underpin the Incorporations environment and practices.

PKW is the region’s largest dairy farmer with business interests including forestry, commercial properties, lease management, lobster and managing the PKW Trust’s charitable objectives.

PKW is seeking applications for two key positions:

General Manager Farms

Finance Manager

This is a senior management position reporting to

This is a management position reporting to the

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years’

The ideal candidate will be a chartered

years’ of multi-farm management experience to

who also has at least three years of management

the CEO.

experience in farm management, with at least 5 lead our farms team.

General Manager Corporate Services.

accountant with at least five years’ experience experience to lead the finance team.

All team members of PKW are expected to have a genuine commitment to supporting Maori aspirations.

The applicants are required to have that same commitment along with advanced skill-sets relevant to the specific roles.

For a job description outlining the role and responsibilities, please go to the website at www.pkw.co.nz. To request an application form contact Racquel Cleaver of Agri-People directly on 027 453 1450 or racquel@agripeople.co.nz.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 4TH OF SEPTEMBER AT 5.00PM.

WE'RE ON

ACEBOOK

It was bound to happen and it has.

PKW has established not one but two facebook pages, each with a specific purpose.

Main Facebook Page: Parininihi ki Waitotara

Shareholders Page: PKW – Missing Shareholders

This page will promote kaupapa and opportunities

This page is dedicated to locating missing shareholders

Management elections, vacancies within PKW, important

network and the Administrator can make contact with the

pertaining to PKW. This includes Committee of

which is a constant challenge. Facebook has an extensive

dates like paying the dividend, AGM, grant funding rounds shareholders who also have a facebook page. Successful and information about the PKW Alumni.

connections are likely to result in PKW transferring any unclaimed dividends to the shareholder.

Both pages are open to all shareholders, their whānau, staff and the wider community. Our administrators will monitor the pages to ensure all comments are relevant and appropriate.

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DEBRIEF ON ½ YEARLY GENERAL MEETING Reporting on another well attended and successful half yearly meeting of shareholders

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RUPAPERA & VAN DER FITS WHĀNAU DEPARTURES

Time to reflect on the past years achievements and challenges

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Editor Dion Tuuta Deputy Editor Amokura Panoho Creative Director Quentin Bedwell Photography Quentin Bedwell Graphic Design iStudios Multimedia

JACQUI KING

HE ORANGA

Returning to her farming roots

PNF & AFL - MĀORI COLLABORATION

HE WHENUA

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The latest on global impact to pricing

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PRIME MINISTERS VISIT IN APRIL

PKW RAVENSDOWN GRANT RECIPIENT Introducing Alana Mako, the newest PKW Ravensdown Scholar

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2015 GRANTS ROUND Latest scholarship grant decisions

MILK PRICE UPDATE

PARININIHI KI WAITOTARA Postal PO Box 241, New Plymouth 4340 Physical Taranaki House, 109 Devon Street West, New Plymouth 4310 Telephone +64 (6) 769 9373 Fax +64 (6) 757 4206 Email office@pkw.co.nz www.pkw.co.nz

LIVESTOCK/DAIRY LIFECYCLE An insight into growing our animal stocks

Creating the largest Māori owned Lobster processing company WHENUA MAGAZINE

TE ORANGA LIVESTOCK - INAUGURAL AUCTION A great start to a growing part of PKW business

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT NOTICE Calling for nominations for forthcoming Committee of Management elections

TE TURE WHENUA MĀORI CHANGES A brief synopsis behind of PKW's submission

PKW farewells two of our farming whānau

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2015 ANNUAL FARMS CONFERENCE

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PUKEITI GARDENS EVENT Growing future kaitiaki

A quick trip out to PKW farm for PMs delegation

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DEBRIEF ON 1/2 YEARLY GENERAL MEETING This year Parininihi ki Waitotara

of our willingness to kōrero and seek

of Shareholders at Waiokura Marae,

here today is an affirmation of the

held the Half-Yearly General Meeting some solutions to old wounds. Being Manaia.

relationships with the haukāinga and

The hui commenced after the pōhiri

something that is very important for

with approximately 100 attendees gathering in the newly opened wharenui ‘Te Wai Ika o Te Tangata’, and were welcomed by the Ngāti Tū hapū.

Our PKW Chair, Hinerangi Raumati Tu’ua, acknowledged the whānau of Waiokura Marae and extended her thanks to the Ngāti Tū hapū delegates for the invitation to host the Half-yearly General Meeting.

“PKW were humbled to receive the invitation from Waiokura Trustees.

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our people on the ground. This is

that PKW’s priority at this time will be

managing reduced financial revenue

for this year. The forecast for the milk pay-out in PKW’s dairy operations

lessened by nearly half, currently at $4.40 per kg milk solids compared

PKW as it allows us to get to know one to $8.40 in the previous year. Dairy another ‘kanohi ki te kanohi’ so we

might better understand one another as we continue to progress into the future.”

CEO Dion Tuuta also acknowledged the hospitality of Ngāti Tū, stating “It

is an honour to be with the whānau of the Ngāti Tū hapū here at Waiokura Marae.”

Hinerangi Raumati Tu’ua and

Dion Tuuta presented and spoke to shareholders on the activities, milestones and the financial

performance for the year up to 31 December 2014. The Committee

of Management noted progress on the strategic goals and confirmed

operations have been the main

revenue for PKW so the 50% decrease in the milk pay-out has called for the committee and staff to re-strategise economically for the forthcoming

years. The Chair re-affirmed that “The main focus for PKW is on the tactical issues and maintaining profitability

and the health and well-being of the farm operations.”

The Chair also indicated that PKW will do its best to declare a shareholder

dividend payment by the PKW AGM, subject to maintaining profitability.

Dion Tuuta explained “While it is

true we are adversely affected by

the dairy pay-out and issues within

the dairy industry, the good news is

cultural and educational aspirations

shareholders have other businesses

of Taranaki Māori. Examples of the

that are performing very well.”

In light of the dairy downturn, Dion stated the Board will be continuing its efforts to diversify to reduce PKW’s reliance on dairy investment over time.

Dion summarised other individual business units within PKW, describing those interests which ranged from the PKW Leased Land 48%, Dairy 30% Lobster quota 10%, forestry assets and commercial properties. Another milestone highlighted by the CEO was at 2008 PKW had approximately 10% of perpetual leases purchased back into full ownership of PKW which is

work completed were provided and covered: • Supporting community development – Accountability and Outcomes Hui was jointly hosted with TSB Community Trust, the Department of Internal Affairs,

and agricultural students.

Two previous PKW Trust Scholars,

Mitchell Ritai (Charles Bailey Scholar)

and Te Aroha Hohaia (Edward Tamati Postgraduate Scholar) closed the day with inspiring presentations.

They outlined their studies, their

hopes for Taranaki and how they are

contributing towards these aspirations

Councils and Te Puni Kokiri.

through their studies. The scholars

• Iron Māori – PKW being a major

and support they have received.

sponsor alongside Tui Ora and

thanked shareholders for the grants

Ngāti Ruanui.

The next meeting of PKW

• Māori and Pasifika Trade Training

General Meeting set down for 31

– active advocates for securing this kaupapa for Taranaki, alongside

shareholders will be at the Annual October 2015.

now 18%.

Te Kupenga o te Mātauranga,

PKW Trust Chair, Hinerangi

Taranaki Futures.

Main Photo: Chair Hinerangi RaumatiTu'ua presents to shareholders.

• Supporting Schools / Rangatahi –

Top Left: Aroha Hohaia.

Edwards provided an overview of the Trust’s activities up to the end of December 2014 to see out its key purpose of supporting the

Vaimoana Pacifica Trust, WITT and

initial development underway for a

Bottom Left: Shareholders.

programme of support for science

Right: Mitchell Ritai.

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RUPAPERA AND VAN DER FITS WHĀNAU DEPART FOR NEW PASTURES While whānau was one of the main

After working on properties in Manaia

attracted to the farming lifestyle,

they then moved on to Waverley in

land came a bit later in life for both

years of their time with PKW at a

reasons two Taranaki couples were

Rd and then on Hawera's Grant Rd,

the decision to make a living on the

2008. The couple spent the last two

of them.

Wainui Beach Rd farm.

And the comparisons between Ben

Ben said they had been lucky to

Jo van der Fits don’t end there.

opportunity allowed them to build up

and Lyn Rupapera and Robert and

have worked alongside PKW and the

Both managed farms for Parininihi ki

the necessary equity to afford their

of June this year, before leaving to

is just west of Kaitaia, in a place called

Waitotara (PKW) up until the beginning own farm. Their new piece of paradise chase other dreams.

Ben and Lyn Rupapera The Rupaperas have already put their next plan in motion. After finishing up

with PKW, the couple moved to the far

north, near Kaitaia, after they bought a 90-hectare farmlet there. It had been

a clear ambition for the pair and they have not regretted the move since.

"It's been wonderful. It's a whole new

ball game when you actually own your own property," he said.

Although land prices in Taranaki

meant owning a farm in the province was out of reach for the Rupaperas,

the agricultural lifestyle only became a reality for them after Ben had an

epiphany in 1995. After a 20-year stint in the Eltham freezing works, he told

Lyn one day he wanted to become a farmer.

Pukepoto, where they look after a herd of 140 cows.

With their children and some of their

extended family living elsewhere, the

couple manage the farm themselves.

But Ben said the knowledge they

acquired during their time with PKW had helped them set up their own

enterprise, including administration and other industry information

on topics like breeding, pasture

management and animal health.

"I've learnt all those things from PKW. They've been a great partner for us," the 63-year-old said.

While farming provided a challenge to Ben every season, he said one of the

things he also enjoyed about his time with PKW was his chance to connect

with Māori culture and values. He said while he always felt bad because he

They started sharemilking at Manaia

could not speak Te Reo, the chance

in 2001, after former chairman, Ted

be through use of karakia at meetings

before they began to work for PKW

to be part of Māoritanga, whether it

Tamati, tapped Ben on the shoulder to or when waiata was sung, helped reinforce his own identity as tangata get involved with the organisation.

"I really have to acknowledge him and

whenua.

all the members of the board at the

Ben and Lyn always felt like they

Ngāti Tū and Ngāruahine.

too, and that their contributions and

time," said Ben, who is Ngāti Kahu,

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were part of the wider PKW whānau,

" I've learnt all those things (enterprise, ...administration... other industry information on topics like breeding, pasture management and animal health from PKW. They've been a great partner for us."

- Ben Rupapera

Ben and Lyn Rupapera

opinions were always valued by the organisation. "I could rock up to the

office and talk to them−we were all on the same page," Ben said.

He said he had noticed a lot of growth within PKW during his time with them

and the level of professionalism shown by the staff had always impressed him.

While there was no certainty any of

his own whānau, which now includes six grandchildren and three great-

grandchildren, would take over the farm, he hoped this would change over time.

"Hopefully one day they may come

home and I will make sure I can help them out and still be there to help them run the farm," Ben said.

Jo and Robert van der Fits Coming home to join the family farm is

an experience Robert van der Fits can definitely relate to.

After working in an Australian steel

company, he had what he called a “light bulb” moment and declared to wife Jo he wanted to up sticks

and head home to the family farm

at Pungarehu, which was run by his father at the time.

He rang his dad shortly after and

asked whether he could come back and help him out. "He gave me that

opportunity and I have never forgotten that," he said.

years. The organisation asked them to stay on and manage the farm as 50/50 sharemilkers, an offer the couple accepted. After working for PKW for 10 years, they finished up on 1st June 2015.

Much of their focus since then has been building their new home on Lower Pitone Rd, between Oakura and Okato, but they still have interests in two other farms and own a grazing block which homes about 200 yearlings.

Of their time with PKW, the duo said the arrangement worked well and like any relationship was based on good communication and hard work. Jo said

They spent three years in Pungarehu

she had also enjoyed the interesting

lease farm which they eventually sold

connection with PKW and always

before moving onto a West Coast

people they had met through their

to PKW, after working there for six

felt their opinion and knowledge was

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"We've had the opportunity so it's nice to pass that onto someone else....that's what we (PKW) need, young people coming through."

- Robert van der Fits

stepping stone for farmers. "We've had But Robert always knew he did not

the opportunity so it's nice to pass that want to always be working and part of the decision to leave PKW was driven onto someone else," he said.

While Jo's family has a banking background, she and Robert have been business partners from the start, and now the couple are keen to

marriage, you've got to get along and do the job," Robert said.

was always something the couple had thought of for years and now it is a reality. The next few months will be spent landscaping their home and their hands after working seven days a week for about a decade.

Robert and Jo said they were amazed

He said their departure opened up

at what they have achieved since

a door for someone else to walk

they began their career as farmers. "It

through. He said working for an organisation like PKW was a great

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some balance to their lives while they were still fit and healthy to enjoy it.

While two of the couple's three

enjoy some of the fruits of their shared children live away from Taranaki, there was no pressure on them to come labour. A new home near the beach

enjoying the extra time they have on respected. "It's not different to any

by the desire he and Jo had to restore

has been incredible. It's just mindboggling what we've done," he said.

back and take over their parents' reins either. But Robert, who is of Dutch heritage, said farming is a lifestyle

which should be pitched more to the

younger generation, and hoped more rangatahi would take up positions

within PKW if they became available.

"That's what we need, young people coming through," he said.

Jo and Robert van der Fits.

Photo courtesy of Hamiora Perawiti

IMPO RTAN NOTI T CE

Nominations for the Committee of Management are now open and close on Monday 31st August 2015 at 5pm.

Bev Gibson, David MacLeod and Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua are retiring by rotation and eligible for re-election.

Bev Gibson, David MacLeod and Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua have indicated that they will be seeking reelection.

Committee of Management are elected

by Shareholders and are responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Incorporation. They are also responsible for monitoring how the strategy is being implemented.

Between now and the August closing date you may know someone who has the skills and expertise for this Directorship, and they may be interested in standing. This is an opportune time to give this some consideration and to have that discussion with them.

Nominations must be in writing and signed by both the proposing

shareholder and the candidate. The nominee must also include a recent digital photo (300 dpi 111mm x 154mm) and a personal statement (300 word maximum) explaining why they are seeking election to the Committee of Management as well as relevant skills and experience.

Nomination forms must be received at the PKW Office, P O Box 241, New Plymouth 4340 before 5.00 pm on Monday 31st August 2015. Nominations may also be received by facsimile (06 757 4206) or email (office@pkw.co.nz).

If after the closing date more than three nominations are received then Electionz (the independent returning officer) will manage the election process and send voting papers to all Shareholders with current addresses.

The results will be announced at the AGM on Saturday, 31 October 2015

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JACQUI KING STAFF PROFILE FAMILY HISTORY LINKS ENCOURAGE PKW CONNECTION Jacqui King has come from a long career in the legal profession and tertiary education sector, but working for PKW is like coming back to her roots. With over six months behind her she found time to share with Whenua a little more of her background.

In September 2014, thanks to persistent whānau pressure (especially from strong-willed sisters and aunties) and her own personal links to PKW, Jacqui took note of the opportunity to join the PKW team.

As the daughter of a Taranaki Coastal dairy farmer who was an active PKW shareholder (the late Terry King – known to friends as TK and raised by his maternal Bishop whānau) she was fairly well-versed in the history of PKW and the farming focus of its current operations. Indeed, she recalls vividly the many PKW hui her father attended and the ‘thrilling’ and sometimes ‘rousing’ stories he would bring home about the politics and dilemmas the incorporation was facing. The most vivid being the mid-1990’s Tractor 10 | HE TANGATA

demonstration from Taranaki to the steps of the Beehive - led by the West Coast Lessees in protest against the law changes sought by PKW to eradicate the perpetual lease regime.

For those familiar with the history, the regime was not expunged. However, an opportunity to move to market rentals reviewable every 7 years (versus every 21 years) and First Rights of Refusal were key outcomes of the lobbying and legislative changes. These key changes have seen PKW move from passive landlords to active land managers – and now as major contributors to the Taranaki economy.

It was the economic success of PKW that was of particular interest to Jacqui, as she has always been a firm believer that the more success a business has, the more success it can share with the people it ultimately serves.

A passionate advocate of people and businesses initiated Jacqui’s professional career in law, leading to

a role as a litigation legal executive, then as an in-house legal executive for a large group of companies, including one of the country’s largest private training establishments. Her career quickly veered from law to management in the areas of quality assurance and human resources, eventually leading to executive leadership roles within the tertiary education sector and legal profession.

These strategic and practical experiences underpin for Jacqui the importance an organisation must place in establishing and maintaining its strategic philosophies and people management practices. As a proud Taranaki Māori woman (Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine) she has a deep desire to work in an environment that inherently practises principles consistent with kaupapa Māori – especially those focused on people - manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and kotahitanga.

PKW’s mission – He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga / Sustaining and Growing our People through

Prosperity – links directly to her own personal and professional passions.

Understanding PKW’s commitment to this mission was the deciding point for Jacqui to join the PKW team.

witnessed and actively demonstrates a cohesive commitment to the mission and doing the very best for our shareholders in every decision it makes.”

“The role of Executive Assistant provides specialised and dedicated executive services to the CEO and the Committee of Management,” advises Jacqui.

“They provide clear direction and expectations to a strong management team, led by a values-based CEO who provides honest, and often courageous leadership - not only to PKW but to Māoridom as a whole.”

“It offers me the opportunity to understand PKW from all aspects of its operations and also provides the chance to work with respected Māori business leaders – supporting them to make a positive difference in the Taranaki Māori community.”

Since her appointment to the role in November last year, she has had the opportunity to see first- hand the leadership team’s professionalism and commitment to the mission.

Having had a range of Board experiences in the past, Jacqui’s governance expectations were very high. However, these have been well surpassed.

wider whānau and my close friends”.

She also believes in giving back to the community and works voluntarily as a Trustee for one of her affiliated Marae – Okorotua (Oakura) Pa. In the rare spare moments, she enjoys her hobbies of property investment and development, literature (of all genres) and rugby union.

“As a future shareholder of PKW, I have a vested interest in the success Jacqui’s pride in being a member of PKW achieves for my children and the PKW whānau is growing as her future generations. This success will knowledge and awareness of the enable PKW to build and develop our organisation increases.

Māori prosperity on levels previously unseen in Taranaki. This positive “There are few work opportunities impact and the aspirational strategies where you can have the ability to undertake work that is meaningful on for engaging and developing our both a professional and personal level. own people are inspiring and I am humbled and honoured to be able to Here at PKW this is further enhanced contribute to this ethos.” by the opportunity to increase my understanding of Māoritanga and Taranakitanga and reconnecting me to my whakapapa as well as improving my Te Reo.”

While work takes up a large part of her life, her driving force is her whānau.

“The level of commitment and “The world feels right when I spend intelligence the Board demonstrates is time with my sons (one a teenager impressive to say the least. It is one and 2 young adults both living and of the most effective boards I have studying at Victoria University), my

PNF & AFL - MĀORI COLLABORATION

CREATING THE LARGEST MĀORI OWNED LOBSTER PROCESSING COMPANY Whenua’s 12th Issue reported that Port Nicholson Fisheries Limited Partnership (PNF) had entered its third year of

operation and was growing from strength to strength. Its collaborative Māori partnership had increased to include 17 Iwi and Parininihi ki Waitotara (PKW). Its aim was clear and has seen the collective optimise its commercial strength

and expertise in managing the successful and profitable export of live lobster quota to China - totalling over 54 tonnes.

PNF’s fourth year of operation has started with an unprecedented event – culminating in the following announcement and national media coverage:

Official Media Release – 3 June 2015 Māori collaborate to form the largest Iwi owned lobster business Port Nicholson Fisheries and Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd are pleased to announce a partnership which will see Aotearoa Fisheries join with Port Nicholson Fisheries to form the largest Māoriowned lobster processing business in New Zealand.

From 1 April 2016 Aotearoa Fisheries’ lobster division will join together with Port Nicholson Fisheries to process and export their live lobster to the world. The new partnership will process 650 tonnes of lobster quota.

This represents approximately 44% of the North Island and Chathams TACC and 23% of New Zealand’s total live lobster exports.

“The coming together of Aotearoa Fisheries and Port Nicholson fisheries is a significant milestone for Māori business and the New Zealand seafood industry” Port Nicholson Fisheries Chairman Dion Tuuta says.

“The partnership brings together like-minded Māori lobster businesses with a common shareholder base, aligned values and a shared vision for the future.”

The collaboration has been four years in the making and is the result of discussions which followed the 2011 Koura Inc project. This project – originally sponsored by the Māori Economic Development Taskforce – advocated for Māori lobster owners to work together throughout the lobster value chain.

Aotearoa Fisheries Chairman Whaimutu Dewes said the partnership demonstrated the power of collaboration among Iwi. “Kei te kitea te tikanga o te toa takitahi. The value creation of the partnership and further potential value of wider consolidations are significant. This partnership will increase our collective scale and national coverage. It leads to a more active position in the international market place, provides greater efficiencies and provides a more secure base for progress.”

Aotearoa Fisheries CEO, Carl Carrington and AFL Inshore GM, Steve Tarrant will take up Director positions on the Board of Port Nicholson Fisheries General Partner.

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This major development and milestone gain a strong position throughout the has enabled PKW’s Committee of Management to reflect on its 2011 decision to invest back into PNF and actively facilitate for new partners to

crayfish value chain. It was on this

kaupapa that PNF Limited Partnership was established in 2012. The strong relationships that have developed

become part of the lobster processing over the past 3 years has been a crucial part of PNF’s success to date. business.

At the same time the decision was made, the Incorporation had been participating in the Koura Inc project, established by Minister of Māori Affairs at the time, Sir Pita Sharples.

The project was a crucial part of the wider Māori Economic Development Taskforce that looked at the potential of a collective and unified Māoriowned crayfish (lobster) export

The initial vision saw an opportunity

for Māori crayfish quota owners, with similar aspirations, to work together – strengthening whanaungatanga and whakapapa connections to

ultimately maximise returns for Māori shareholders.

The strategic relationships have evolved to the point where its

collective strength is acknowledged

The addition of AFL to the

PNF partnership will see Māori

collaboration grow to new heights,

increasing capacity and competency

throughout the partnership and having a positive impact on national Māori economic development.

PKW is reminded of the words

of one of its founding partners,

Tom McClurg on behalf of Ngāti

Mutunga ki Wharekauri – reported in Whenua’s 3rd Issue: “It’s this kind of

development that was originally hoped for during the Fisheries Settlement

all those years ago and is has been through the foresight and goodwill

of Parininihi ki Waitotara making this

company.

by the industry and economic players. initiative happen, where not only are

Initially, a number of the smaller

and specialised expertise has resulted but we are achieving it through a

participants including PKW, saw value in Māori working together to

AFL’s appreciation for collectivised

we aspiring for commercial excellence

in its decision to join its considerable

Māori model of collaboration”.

strength to the PNF collective.

PNF and AFL Whānui celebrate the new partnership.

Photo by Daniel O'Brien

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ABOUT PORT NICHOLSON FISHERIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Wellington-based Port Nicholson Fisheries Limited

Partnership was established in 2012 and specialises

in live lobster processing and export. The partnership

was established following the 2011 Koura Inc project.

Its partners include the Iwi Collective Partnership,

Ngāti Mutunga ki Wharekauri Asset Holding Company, Ika Toa Ltd, Ruamano Ltd, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti

Kōata, Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Te Atiawa ki te Tau Ihu, and Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation. Business

operations are governed by Port Nicholson Fisheries General Partner Ltd.

Aotearoa Fisheries is the largest Māori-owned fisheries company in Aotearoa / New Zealand with a vision

to be the key investment vehicle of choice for Iwi in the fishing industry, to maximise the value of Māori fisheries assets and to ensure they are a strong

seafood business delivering growth in shareholder wealth to Iwi. Aotearoa Fisheries business units

comprise of AFL Inshore (trading as Moana Pacific

Fisheries and OPC Fish and Lobster), AFL aquaculture (trading as Pacific Marine Farms, Kia ora Seafoods

and OceaNZ Blue) and Prepared Foods Limited. In addition, Aotearoa Fisheries owns 50% of Sealord Group Limited.

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Photo Above: Grant Absalom, Dion Tuuta and Maru Samuels. Photo by Daniel O'Brien

Photo Below: Crayfish ready to be packed for export.

MILK PAYOUT WORSENS

significant impact on farming business In the last two editions of Whenua it

expecting this price to reduce to

has been reported that global milk

below $4 for the season.

have a significant impact on PKW’s

Should this occur it will result in the

price reductions are expected to

paid 12-18 months ago. This supply imbalance has heightened due to

continuing good growing conditions in most dairy producing regions.”

farming investment.

lowest milk price since the early

The payout for the 2014/15 season

businesses under pressure.

– nearly 50% less than the previous

include a number of factors. Fonterra

milk solids. The current 2015/16 dairy

commented: “World markets are over- what occurs in the international

a $5.25 per kg of milk solids payout.

farmers globally increased production

2000’s and place many farming

ended at $4.40 per kg of milk solids

The reasons for the price drop

season’s milk price of $8.40 per kg of

Chairman John Wilson recently

season began with Fonterra predicting supplied with dairy commodities after Already industry commentators are

in response to the very good prices

The following graph represents the

degree of volatility in Fonterra’s milk price payout over the last 10 years: The volatility is directly related to commodity markets. Last issue, Whenua explained that Fonterra sells PKW’s processed milk products to

FONTERRA TOTAL PAYOUTS - PREVIOUS 10 DAIRY SEASONS

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"World markets are over-supplied with dairy commodities after farmers globally increased production in response to the very good prices paid 12-18 months ago." international customers through the

product between producers/sellers.

For non-organic milk products, the market considers this product to

essentially be the same. Because there is no difference in quality

considered, price is the driving feature.

Within all commodity markets, the

principle of supply and demand sets the price of commodities. If there

is plenty supply, prices are low. If supplies are limited, prices will be high. Oil is a prime commodity

example and one most people are familiar with. When oil supply is

impacted by political turmoil, supply

for our commodity - in PKW’s case its range of milk products.

Generally, a commodity is a service or good sold in bulk, based primarily on price. The buyers’ market does

not distinguish much difference in the

demand is not only from China but

also Russia due to import bans they have in place - resulting in current price reductions.

In contrast, there is a large over

supply from New Zealand, Australia, the European Union and the United

States. The following graph of GDT

results over the last 10 years highlight the volatility of the dairy commodities market:

Unfortunately, the most recent GDT

auctions have resulted in the average GDT Price Index falling to the lowest

drops and prices increase – effectively average in the last 10 years. hurting all consumers at the petrol pump!

GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction. This For the milk market, a number of international auction determines the factors impact supply and demand. price that buyers are prepared to pay

start of this season. The drop in

In Fonterra’s recent milk price

announcement, they noted current

over supply is a key reason why the price has fallen. Last year’s record

high payout was due in large part to strong demand from China.

That demand dropped significantly

last year and has stayed low for the

PKW Farms is preparing itself for

another tough year and anticipates

the opening forecast of $5.25 to be

reduced even further. Market analysts and economists are indicating that

prices will stay low for the remainder of the year, with the potential for low

process to continue into the following season.

PKW’s focus for the 2015/16 season

is to adjust the business to the lower

GlobalDairyTrade Price Index over 10 years

The GDT Price Index is calculated from the total quantity sold in a trading event across all products, contract periods and sellers. For more information on the price index calculation, please go to our Resources page https://www.globaldairytrade.info/en/resources/

Source: GlobalDairyTrade

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prices and protect from potential downside risk. Key strategies to

achieve this will be the continued

reduction of costs, deferring capital expenses (where possible) and

tightening budgets even further -

while also ensuring future production is protected and not adversely impacted.

Managing cost reductions will be

finely balanced with the requirement for PKW Farms to continue building its capability. This will be integral

to ensuring the farming business is operating at its most efficient and

effective. CEO Dion Tuuta comments: "While hard work will always be the

To receive a hard copy of the 2015 Annual Report, you must now order a copy.

Unfortunately, many of these reports are returned as Shareholders relocate and forget to send through their new address. It is even more expensive when reports are returned after being sent to an overseas address.

Therefore we have decided to only send a report to Shareholders who order one. The good news is that an electronic copy will be available on

foundation of good farming, great farming comes for innovation and

smart performance improvements.

Ensuring we continue to incorporate

intent on developing new areas of

opportunity, lessening its dependence on the commodity heavy areas of business.

clever and intelligent farming

techniques and farm management will ensure we achieve business excellence for shareholders.

Investments to improve the way we farm and the way we manage our

farming business will continue to be a focus moving forward."

The challenges facing the farming business reiterate the importance

of the wider group’s diversification strategies. The Incorporation is

our website so you can still access the What also makes this report exciting and uniquely Taranaki is that it information. includes many photos of whÄ nau, What's in the Annual Report? mokopuna and events taken during The report explains how well the this period.

Incorporation and the PKW Trust The Annual Report is a snapshot of performed from 1st July 2014 to 30th June 2015. Reports from both Chairs, PKW, Shareholders and the Taranaki community into a single document. the CEO along with the audited statements are included. We also To order please contact our introduce those organisations we have Shareholder Registrar / Nedina Hohaia developed a strategic relationship with by phone (06) 7699373 or email and provide information on those who nedina@pkw.co.nz. receive a scholarship or grant from PKW Trust.

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Left to Right: Jacqui King, Andrew Gibson, Bev Gibson, Prime Minister John Key and Dion Tuuta

PRIME MINISTERS VISIT “We were pleased to be able to host the Prime Ministers delegation”

It was a flying trip in March, but

The Prime Minister also viewed

representatives at Farm No.

shareholders, staff and farm

appreciation of what a successful

visual overview of the Incorporation’s

in Taranaki.

During a morning presentation, Dion

perpetual lease regime.

the wider Māori Business Community

Joining the Prime Minister while

He reiterated how PKW is seen as

Treaty Settlements/Attorney General,

in Taranaki and nationally. The

Jonathan Young.

when John Key met with PKW

a photographic montage of PKW

22, he went away with a better

developments to give him a practical,

Māori farming business looked like

activities.

After a quick tour around the beef livestock paddocks on the Otaraoa Road farm, the Prime Minister and his entourage were invited into the farm shed for morning tea and kōrero.

This included a presentation from the PKW team made up of Chair, Hinerangi Raumati Tu’ua; board

Tuuta promoted important features of and the Taranaki Māori Economy.

out at the paddock was Minister of

a major Māori economic contributor

Chris Finlayson, along with local MP,

Prime Minister’s visit gave PKW the

opportunity to put the incorporation into the minds of government,

members; Hinerangi Edwards and Bev particular PKW’s ability to significantly Gibson; Chief Executive Dion Tuuta; improve production on returned staff Andrew Gibson, Kyla Maaka,

and Jacqui King; and the Paterson whānau, who manage Farm No. 22.

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leasehold land for economic benefit,

and therefore the potential that is still to be fully realised were it not for the

The onfarm discussion led by

Drystock Operations Manager Andrew Gibson focused on current operations and an overview of growing the

dry stock business and Te Oranga Livestock company.

Prime Minister, John Key, asked

Photo Above: Dion Tuuta, Andrew Gibson, Bev Gibson, Hinerangi Raumati-Tu'ua, Hinerangi Edwards Photo Right: Morning tea and an overview photographic montage of PKW's activities

questions about managing the logistics

of moving stock and farm manager Chris

Paterson noted that difficult contour and roads is a challenge that require two men to move

stock. Chris’s son, Josh, also came in for some attention with PM Key asking him about the

farmer lifestyle and why he liked it, with Josh admitting that though it was hard work, he enjoyed the outdoors.

“We were pleased to be able to host the Prime Minister’s delegation”, said Chair, Hinerangi Raumati Tu’ua.

“It gave us an opportunity to meet kanohi

ki te kanohi and present our aspirations to

manage the land, to provide sustenance to our

shareholders through employment, contracting

and training opportunities. It also enabled us to put in front of him the constraints that impact on

our future growth and development in relation to the perpetual lease regime”.

Left - Right Issac Hughes, Bayly Paterson, Michelle Paterson, Chris

Paterson, Prime Minister John Key, Josh Paterson and Andrew Gibson

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PKW Farms LP Team

2015 ANNUAL FARMS CONFERENCE On 18 June 2015, the PKW Farms

to acknowledge the long years of

Taiporohēnui Marae in Ohangai,

and Rupapera whānau and welcomed

season review.

farming team.

Kaumātua Sandy Parata, on behalf

The team has grown significantly in

welcomed our large team of staff,

acquisitions and lease agreements

members with a traditional pōhiri.

Operations increased to 16 dairy

appreciated throughout the day.

increased significantly to 11 dairy

The day-long get together was

in the increase in total contracted and

(Shane Miles, Andrew Gibson,

approximately 80 full-timers.

Landers) to provide farmers, fencers

The conference saw each Farm

together to reflect on achievements

present an overview of their individual

season.

production). The seasons’ challenges

CEO Dion Tuuta took the opportunity

discussed and key points were:

LP team gathered together at

service of the departing Van der Fits

Normanby for the annual end of

a number of new members to the PKW

of the marae whānau, warmly

the last 12 months with recent farm

sharemilkers, contractors and board

for new farming units. Dairy Farm

Their manaakitanga was greatly

units and Drystock Farm Operations

facilitated by PKW Farm Managers Bronwyn MacFarlane and Roger

support units. This growth is reflected employed staff numbers – totaling

and office staff the time to join

Manager introduce their team and

and challenges of the previous

farm (type, size, stock numbers and

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and upcoming opportunities were also

• Milk production increased from

3.08 million kilograms of milk solids (kgMS) to 3.33 million kgMS.

• Livestock animal numbers

increased by 25%, from 7,822 to 9,367

• Calves reared increased from 1,517 to 1,876

• Fonterra’s low payout was a

significant challenge and impacted all areas of the business

• Low milk price required a deferral of capital projects and tight budgeting.

In continuation of last year’s tikanga,

PKW Farms LP ran its Annual Awards ceremony to recognise individuals

who had achieved major milestones during the year: They were:

• Productivity Award - to Trent and Pip Olliver, recognising their

significant production average.

Trent & Pip Olliver

John Smyth

Matt Kelbrick

Dallas McLean

• Special Achievement Award - to Matt Kelbrick, to recognise his

excellent first-year productivity,

management of a new heard, while also dealing with infrastructure challenges.

• Newcomer of the Year Award - to John Smyth, for his fantastic first season on a multi-platform farm (both dairy and drystock), while

demonstrating excellent team work by regularly helping out his fellow team members.

• Health and Safety Award – this

newly introduced award went to

Dallas McLean in recognition of his active commitment to improving health and safety on farm.

The day’s event ended with a

powerful presentation from Wiremu and Marsella Edmonds who have

each individual to “stand in the gap”

to protect the health and safety of our people.

Wiremu and Marsella’s message was the most inspiring the PKW team

has had the privilege to receive - it reiterated PKW’s commitment to

improving health and safety practices throughout PKW businesses.

The meeting was closed by the Chair, Hinerangi Raumati-Tu’ua who noted

the significant work and success the team has achieved throughout the year.

He mihi aroha ki te whānau o

Taiporohēnui Marae mō tō koutou manaakitanga ki Parininihi ki Waitotara. Mauriora.

dedicated their lives to growing

Health and Safety leadership skills, following a devastating personal

tragedy. They are true leaders in the battle to improve Health and Safety in the workplace. Their emotional

and stirring presentation challenged

Photo's to right: Wiremu and Marsella Edmonds in action

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The Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (English: Māori Land Act) is a statute of the New Zealand Parliament which outlines how Māori land is to be governed. It seeks to ensure the retention of ownership within the hands of Māori while looking to also make sure that the land is commercially viable. Land is described in the Act as "taonga tuku iho" literally translated means "A treasure handed down" which emphasizes the Act's purpose of looking to ensure that this land is retained under Māori ownership.

- Source POLIC Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Te Puni Kōkiri Website

Link to Reform Questions & Answers: Te Ture Whenua.

http://www.tpk.govt.nz/en/a-matou-kaupapa/crown-iwi-hapu-whanau-maori-relations/

consultation/review-of-te-ture-whenua-maori-act-1993/questions-and-answers-te-ture-whenuareform

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TE TURE WHENUA MĀORI BILL EXPOSURE DRAFT The Government is currently

as PKW is concerned is the new

Ture Whenua Māori which will

which will incorporate existing Māori

considering changes to Te

governance entity term “Rangatōpū”

affect all Māori land owners

Incorporations such as PKW.

Incorporation. PKW recently

Under the proposed law change PKW

Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill (TTWMB)

have 3 years to transition to a new

including Parininihi ki Waitotara

resourced to provide assistance to Māori freehold land owners.

The Bill does not specifically refer

to the Māori Land Service itself but

descriptions of the role of the Māori

presented initial views on the draft

and other Māori Incorporations will

exposure document. Whenua

Rangatōpū model.

elements of the Incorporations

The exact details of what this transition website on the Te Ture Whenua Māori

presents a synopsis of the key

Land Service are identified (to some

degree) from a range of other sources, such as the Consultation Document (May 2015) and Te Puni Kōkiri’s

initial submission.

process means – and potential cost

Reform (see link previous page).

Parininihi ki Waitotara Incorporation

believes this transition process has

Detailed information is required on the

proposed reforms to:

confusion amongst the owners of

• Support and promote the retention

Waitotara Incorporation.

supports the general intent of the

involved - remain unclear. PKW

the potential to cause significant

organisations such as Parininihi ki

form and function of this proposed organisation – including how it will be funded in order to give greater

confidence that this is a necessary step moving forward.

and use of Māori land by its owners;

Governance Agreement

pursue their aspirations for the

The Bill makes reference to a new

land;

which Māori freehold land owning

make decisions without needing

moving forward. Unfortunately the

owners’ ability to make fully informed

encourage owner participation;

have not been provided. PKW Is

result PKW does not support the Bill in

significance of Māori land; and

this document is an improvement

litigation to resolve disputes.

Constitution Regulations which set out

• Empower Māori land owners to

sustainable development of their • Enable Māori land owners to

Māori Land Court approval and

standard “governance agreement”

information relating to the standard

governance agreement and detailed

information relating to the Māori Land

entities may adopt as their constitution Service has hampered Māori land details of this “governance agreement” comments on the proposal. As a

• Respect the intrinsic cultural

therefore unable to determine whether

• Provide an effective alternative to

on the current Māori Incorporations how Māori Incorporations operate.

its present form.

PKW has reserved its right to revise its views on the draft legislation

depending on its review of any future draft Bill and associated information.

However there are a number of detailed matters which require

Māori Land Service

support the Bill. Below is a high level

The new legislation diminishes the

further clarification before PKW can

PKW believes the lack of important

The development of robust legislation to guide the sound administration

summary of three key matters that are

role of the Māori Land Court. The

full submission.

title system and other administrative

economy. It is imperative that our

Rangatōpū

new body known as the Māori Land

totality of information required to be

and development of Māori freehold

elaborated in more detail within PKW’s administration of the Māori Land Court land is vitally important to the Māori functions will be passed to a proposed Māori community has access to the Service.

The new Bill proposes a substantial

rewrite of the law relating to Māori land Significant uncertainty exists around and its governance arrangements.

One of the most important so far

able to give informed views on this critical piece of legislation.

the Māori Land Service in terms of its form and function and how it will be

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TE ORANGA LIVESTOCK Inaugural Auction As reported in the last issue of

The turnout was impressive with over

been growing from strength to

whom were Taranaki farmers. On

Whenua, Te Oranga Livestock has

80 people in attendance – most of

strength.

offer to bidders was an impressive

On Friday 24 April 2015, Te Oranga

Livestock hit a major milestone in its

young life by completing its inaugural auction in conjunction with PGG

200-head herd of crossbreed (high

breeding worth – HBW) in-calf cows and heifers.

When asked how a livestock auction

relating to auctioneers are very strict so the information I provide is tightly

regulated. It’s important to have clear diction, a strong voice to control the tempo and pace of the auction, but even more important for me is that I run the auction with integrity and

honesty. Once the animal is offered,

bidding opens to registered bidders

Wrightson.

works, Andrew said:

Te Oranga Livestock Manager,

“It’s an opportunity to act on behalf of

livestock auctioneer with over 10

behalf – to get them the best deal

to auction under the new company,

the auction. In this case, Ken and

auctioneer on behalf of Te Oranga

in the country, so promoting their high- represent them.

and the highest bidder wins.”

The Lynch’s auction ended with a

Andrew Gibson is a knowledgeable

a vendor – in this case on the Lynch’s

years’ experience. Recently licensed

possible for their stock on the day of

this was his first opportunity to

Elizabeth had one of the top 5% herds Lynches for the opportunity to

Livestock.

quality stock was a breeze”.

Andrew was very pleased to be

“Prior to the auction, potential bidders

to conduct their on-farm herd auction

On the day, each cow or heifer is

South, Inglewood.

crowd by the auctioneer. The rules

engaged by Ken and Elizabeth Lynch

get the chance to view the stock.

held at the Lynch Farm at Kaimata Rd

introduced and presented to the

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great result overall – especially in light of the current market pressures.

Te Oranga Livestock thanks the

Following the inaugural auction, Te

Oranga held their second auction, on 13 July 2015. This auction was held in conjunction with RD1 Livestock at RD1’s Sale Centre on Lower Duthie Road, Kaponga.

Andrew Gibson auctioneer with the PGG Wrightson team.

Andrew said, “Over 200 dairy heifers

were sold on behalf of Te Oranga’s

private clients and PKW to a spirited bunch of buyers. Again, the results

were excellent considering the current economic climate”.

Te Oranga Livestock is confident that auctions will become a staple part of the business moving forward.

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L I VE ST O C K / DA I RY L I FE C YC L E Calf is born - Birthing in July/August each year - Newborn calf is fed collostrum for the first 48 hours

Bottle feeding - Calf is bottle fed until it reaches 100kgs - Calf is fed PKW milk from Farm 29

weaned - In December, calf is weaned off milk - 6 mths of age / 100kg +

Rising 1 yr heifer - In May, heifer is fully grass / supplement fed - 10 mths of age / 200kg +

mating - In Oct/Nov cow is mated - 15 mths of age

rising 2 yr heifer - In May, heifer is fully grass / supplement fed - 20 mths of age / 450kg +

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The following is the start of a 3-part series of infographics to provide shareholders with a deeper understanding the PKW farming business.

The first article in this series starts with the growth cycle of the dairy cow:

dairy cycle - Seaonsal mating, calving and milking continues - Avg age of cow is 12/13 years

second calving - Mixed age cow

dry off period - April / May dried off

second mating - In Oct/Nov in-milk heifer is Artificially bred / mated

milking - Milking season runs from July to May

1st calving - July/Aug first calf born - In-milk heifer joins dairy herd - 24 mths of age

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ALANA MAKO PKW RAVENSDOWN SCHOLAR

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PKW and Ravensdown excited about scholarship recipient PKW and Ravensdown have combined efforts to offer another undergraduate level scholarship and congratulates

this year’s recipient, Alana Mako. CEO Dion Tuuta acknowledges the Ravensdown team especially Mike Manning,

Mike Davey and Ash Phillips who joined the panel. A third scholarship valued at $5,000 a year for three years will be available for the 2016 academic year.

The latest PKW/Ravensdown

scholar has been appointed and in this issue of Whenua we hear from Alana Mako who gives an

insight into her background, what

motivates her and why she wanted to become the latest recipient of this scholarship.

My name is Alana Rinaha Mako,

I am 21 years old and I was born and raised in Stratford, Taranaki.

Ngā Ruahine is the Taranaki Iwi my whānau and I descend from, Ngāti

Haua Piko is my hapū and my marae

is Tawhitinui. My parents, Jocelyn and

School / Education background I attended Stratford Primary School from 1999 to 2007. I then attended Stratford High School from 2008-2012 where I completed NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 with Merit and gained University Entrance. Once finishing high school I left Stratford to study at Massey University in Palmerston North in 2013.

I am now in my third year at Massey studying towards a Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning, minoring in Geography.

Why the Ravensdown scholarship?

I chose to apply for the Ravensdown scholarship as I felt my education/ grew up in for the last 21 years. I have study/knowledge could contribute two older sisters, Sarah who is 26 and and benefit both Ravensdown and Amber who is 25 and an older brother PKW. The content of my chosen Sam who is 22. My connection to PKW course of study, which I have is through my Grandfather David Mako discovered myself, focuses a lot on who is a shareholder in PKW. sustainable management of natural and physical resources and planning for environmentally friendly activities to land and/or water. Sustainability of the environment is a major factor for both PKW and Ravensdown. I have already attained a large amount of knowledge on particular environmental legislation which includes the Resource Management Act 1991 which I believe to be a big part of any land based activity. I felt that this scholarship would benefit myself the most because it is based on something I am interested in and passionate about.

Rawiri, still live in the same house I

"I will be able to distinguish between different activities on the environment and their potential damages to the environment and the prevention or mitigation to environmental degradation."

What did you know about both PKW and Ravensdown before you applied for the scholarship?

I knew that PKW was a Maori

incorporation that owned and

managed different business interests, the main one being farming with 14 dairy farms and 7 supporting dry stock farms. I knew that PKW gave the opportunity for descendants of Taranaki to become involved in the businesses of PKW which my Koro Dave is a shareholder of. Before applying for the scholarship I knew Ravensdown were an agricultural based company which provided for an increase in soil fertility along with an increase in farm profitability but in a sustainable manner. I had knowledge that Ravensdown provided quality fertiliser and nutrient management for farmers all over New Zealand. I also knew that PKW worked in partnership with Ravensdown including Ravensdown fertilising the PKW owned farms.

What did you have to do to prepare yourself to be eligible for the scholarship?

To prepare myself I gained advice

from many people to ensure I would be eligible for the scholarship. I

received advice from my Aunty and

Uncle Renee and Rawiri Wright and my sister Sarah who has received a PKW scholarship before and knew

that I would need to prepare myself. I

also talked to a Ravensdown graduate

programme employee Taylor Bailey for advice on the Ravensdown side of the scholarship. I ensured that my chosen course of study would be relevant

and beneficial to those involved in the

scholarship. Also I needed to develop background knowledge of those that are distributing the scholarship.

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What are your learning aspirations?

Why this chosen field?

I chose Resource and Environmental

Planning as I was extremely interested in geography but I wanted to study something that was more direct

so I chose planning. Throughout my degree I have enjoyed the

sustainability side of planning and I

have developed great knowledge of environmental legislation including

the Resource Management Act 1991.

My learning aspirations include

developing a set of ideas in which I am able to plan and manage

New Zealand’s resources and the

environment to my greatest ability. I will be able to distinguish between

different activities on the environment and their potential damages to the environment and the prevention or mitigaton to environmental

degradation. I hope to use my

different roles I may be in.

What engagements do you have

with your hapu/iwi/marae if any?

Still being quite young I have not really had much involvement or engagement with my hapu/iwi/marae.

However, once I have graduated with my degree I would like to have the

relatively small course at Massey

which provides an opportunity as I am provided with great quality teaching

and learning with quality one on one help.

What advice for future applicants can you provide?

chance to become involved and share It makes it a lot easier if you know what you are applying for in terms of the knowledge I have to help with anything that I possible could.

who is involved and their connections.

Where are you doing your study

knowledge of those groups that are

- what will be the challenges, potential opportunities?

As I am studying at Massey University

You need to have background

involved in the scholarship to be

able to invest your knowledge for the benefit of those different groups. If

in Palmerston North it is close to home you don’t understand the story of who is involved, you will not understand which I find very comforting. I chose how your story fits in. Also, it is to study at Massey University as it has helpful if you talk to people who have a great Resource and Environmental knowledge of the scholarship or Planning programme with experienced knowledge of those involved. and extremely knowledgeable

knowledge to my greatest ability in the professors and lecturers. Resource

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and Environmental Planning is a

201 5 TERTIA RY G RA NTS Ro u n d We are pleased to announce the recipients for this year’s postgraduate and undergraduate level scholarships, as well as the recipient for the undergraduate scholarship we offer in partnership with Ravensdown.

Postg ra d uate Sch o la rsh i ps Recipient

Scholarship

Iwi

Studies

Bernie O’Donnell

Charles Bailey

Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Mutunga

Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Brad Tatere

Edward Tamati

Te Ātiawa

Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme

Nadine Parata

Mate ki Tawhiti Carr

Ngāti Ruanui

Master in Business Administration

Joeliee Seed-Pihama

Gloria Kerehoma

Taranaki

PhD

The four postgraduate scholars each explained how their studies and career aspirations would enable them to contribute back to PKW. Brad and Nadine (Balance) already work in the agribusiness sector while Bernie and Nadine are actively involved in kaupapa Māori.

PKW-Raven sd ow n Sch o la r Recipient

Iwi

Studies

Alana Mako

Ngāruahine

Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning

This is a partnership scholarship and the recipient’s programme of study is strongly aligned to PKW and Ravnesdown values and business priorities.

U n d erg ra d uate Sch o la rsh i ps Recipient

Iwi

Studies

Ngaputiputi Akapeta

Ngāti Ruanui

Bachelor of Teaching Māori Medium

Te Aka Hamilton-Katene

Ngārauru

Bachelor of Information Science

Courtney Hook

Ngāti Tama

Bachelor of Commerce

Roxanne McDonald

Te Ātiawa

Bachelor of Nursing

Jay Short

Taranaki

Bachelor of Architecture

Every student who applies must whakapapa to Taranaki and be endorsed by a PKW shareholder and of the 174 students who applied 164 have a whakapapa relationship with the PKW shareholder. This confirms that shareholders are actively supporting their tamariki and mokopuna with their tertiary studies.

While the core business activities of PKW is agriculture and land management the number of students studying in these fields is low. Therefore PKW encourages shareholders to promote these sectors to their whānau, especially tamariki or mokopuna who are considering their career options. There has been an increase in the number of students studying science, another relevant field to PKW. Science includes the study of food, geology, seeds, land planning and development, surveying and of course animals.

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GROWING KAITIAKITANGA

Pukeiti Gardens Event A 100 Taranaki tamariki recently

Organised by the Taranaki Education

turn Pukeiti Gardens into an

with PKW, the tamariki embarked on

accepted PKW’s invitation to

Environmental Trust (TEET) together

environmental classroom.

a series of workshops and activities

Situated on the northern side of

programme delivered by each of their

Maunga Taranaki, Pukeiti is 26

hectares of gardens protected by

336 ha of rainforest and much of that rainforest is PKW land. Recognised internationally the garden has both

native and exotic plantings and each year is capital of the Rhododendron festival with over 2000 varieties on show.

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that added to their environmental schools.

The relationship between PKW and TEET, like the environment is harmonious where our individual

strengths are complimentary for each other. “TEET are local advocates for protecting the environment and their strategies are simple, inexpensive

and effective” says Community

Development Manager, Allie Hemara-

Wahanui, “and there is an expectation from Shareholders and the wider

Taranaki community that kaitiakitanga prevails over everything we do. This includes growing tomorrow's kaitiaki (guardians).

“...there is an expectation from Shareholders and the wider Taranaki community that kaitiakitanga prevails over everything we do"

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