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A h u w h e n ua
Young Māori Farmer
Award 2018
- dairy -
E n t ry For m
W W W. A H U W H E N U AT R O P H Y. M A O R I . N Z
Step up and become a
future leader.
We’re looking for passionate young Māori who are
committed to succeeding in their farming careers.
By entering the Young Māori Farmer Award you will gain the experience
and networks to:
• Improve your farming skills • Learn from leaders in Māori farming
• Raise your industry profile • Develop your own leadership skills
• Grow your job prospects • Inspire others into farming careers.
There is a $5000 prize pool up for grabs as
well as professional development scholarships!
“All of a sudden I wasn’t just “As Māori we naturally have “Education is a big thing
talking to farmers but to many key attributes that these days. To get a manager’s
bank managers and CEO’s. make us successful farmers. role now, qualifications are
I attended the Federation It’s been great to meet like- a necessity… This win is
of Māori Authorities’ minded people and to push definitely going to help me get
conference and people were the image of Māori farmers to where I want to go. I want
coming up and talking to as succeeding at the highest to be a supervisor and oversee
me about how they can help level.” 5000 cows or move into an
me get ahead. Only about a Wiremu Reid, advisory role down the track. I
month after the award I was Dairy Winner 2014 have a goal to do the best I can
offered a huge opportunity to ensure my whanau and I
working for a farm owner of have a great quality of life.”
950 cows with a 300 hectare Jack Raharuhi,
run off which I accepted.” Dairy Winner 2016
Tangaroa Walker
Dairy Winner 2012 w w w. a h u w h e n u a t r o p h y. m a o r i . n z
ENTRY CRITERIA HOW ARE THE AWARDS JUDGED?
To enter the 2018 competition, you must be: 1. A panel of judges will assess the entry forms
• Aged 16 – 25 years as at 31 December 2017 2. Entrants will be contacted by phone to arrange an
• Currently employed on a Dairy farm, or previously on-farm interview with the judging panel
employed on a Dairy farm and now completing
associated qualifications 3. A number of entrants will be selected to progress
to the finals judging
• Of Māori descent (please provide whakapapa/tribal
affiliations as appropriate) 4. Finalists will then attend a study tour prior to the
• Currently enrolled in or have completed a National awards dinner, during which the winner will be
Certificate in Agriculture Level 3. selected.
Judges will be assessing you on your:
HOW DO I ENTER?
• Dairy industry knowledge
For any queries at all about entering please call
Peter MacGregor on 027 446 9714. • Knowledge and commitment to Māoritanga
Complete and send the entry form to: • Your goals and plans for the future
Young Māori Farmer • Learning and development.
c/- Te Tumu Paeroa
• Awareness of Health and Safety practices
PO Box 5038
Wellington 6140 • Understanding of animal welfare practices
Alternatively, you can complete your entry online • Understanding of farm management practices
at www.ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz/young.php and and goals
email your entry to:
ahuwhenuacompetition@tetumupaeroa.co.nz • Knowledge of environmental factors that impact
your farm, land and community.
If you’re an employer, tutor or family member you can
make an entry on behalf of a candidate if you have The winner will be announced at the Ahuwhenua
their signed permission. Trophy awards dinner in Christchurch on Friday
Entries close 16 February 2018. 25th May 2018.
PRIZES
There is a $5000 prize pool up for grabs as well as Your entry must
professional development scholarships. be submitted by
Finalists will also attend a study tour as well as the Friday 16th
Ahuwhenua Trophy awards dinner with travel, dinner February 2018
and accommodation costs covered!
This whakataukī was first written
E Tipu E Rea by Sir Apirana Ngata (Ngāti Porou)
“ E tipu e rea mō ngā ra ō tōu ao; in a young woman’s autograph
book. Her name was Rangi Bennet
Ko tō ringa, ki ngā rākau ā te Pākehā, hei ara mō tō tinana: and he wrote it to encourage her in
Ko tō ngākau, ki ngā taonga ā ō tīpuna Māori, hei tikitiki mo tō māhuna; her education and to achieve the
Ko tō wairua ki te Atua, nāna nei ngā mea katoa.” highest ideals of life. Ngata believed
Māori advancement would benefit
“ Grow up o tender youth for the days destined to you by reapplying learnings from Te
Your hands given to the tools of the pakeha as a means to sustain and support you Ao Pākehā (the Pākehā world) to
Te Ao Māori (the Māori world),
Your heart to the treasures of your ancestors as a plume for your head
ideally resulting in a positive effect
Your spirit given to God the maker of all things.” on both cultures.
Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award 2018 – Dairy
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• Entrants are required to complete an entry form to
enter this competition. Entries close at the end of
business 16 February 2018. Entries postmarked on
this day will be accepted.
• Entries must be fully completed and signed –
incomplete entries will not be accepted.
• Entry into the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer
Award for 2018 is open to anyone who meets the
following criteria:
– Aged 16-25 years as at 31 December 2017
– Currently employed on a Dairy farm, or • Prizes are not redeemable for cash or transferable.
previously employed on a Dairy farm and now • Entrants agree to allow their details to be supplied to
completing associated qualifications those organisations supporting the competition.
– Is of Māori descent (please provide whakapapa/ • All entrant details will be held by the Ahuwhenua
tribal affiliations as appropriate) Young Māori Farmer Award Committee and may be
– Is currently enrolled in or has completed within used for promotional purposes by the competition
the last year, a National Certificate in Agriculture organisers and their sponsors.
Level 3 or higher. • The Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award
• Entrants must have a written employment judging panel reserves the right to deny entry to a
agreement of which proof may be required. potential entrant or to terminate an entrant’s entry in
the competition if the entrant’s behaviour is deemed
• Entrants are required to take part in the judging
to bring, or potentially bring, the competition into
process during March/April 2018.
disrepute. The right to termination applies to all
• The Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award entrants, and to all national finalists.
judging panel will hold a preliminary judging round
• The Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award
and a final judging round.
judging panel reserves the right to deem an entrant
• The finalists of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori ineligible to enter a competition.
Farmer Award are required to attend the national
• Entrants are reminded that all information provided
awards dinner of the Ahuwhenua Trophy
may be made public.
competition. If circumstances dictate a finalist is
unable to fulfil their obligation, they will not be • The Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award
represented. organisers reserve the right to amend any or all of
these terms and conditions as they see fit during the
• Entrants agree to participate in judging and
competition.
associated activities.
• The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence
will be entered into.
• The judges must be satisfied that the entrant meets
the established judging criteria and reserve the Your entry must
right to not present an award if, in their opinion, no be submitted by
satisfactory nominations are received. Friday 16th
• The national winner and the finalists agree to make February 2018
themselves available for promotional purposes.
w w w. a h u w h e n u a t r o p h y. m a o r i . n z
Application Form
All sections must be filled out and completed. Please use additional paper if you need more room to write.
If you are a tutor, training adviser or employer who is putting forward an entrant then please ensure you have their permission.
MY DETAILS
FULL NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE MOBILE E-MAIL
DATE OF BIRTH WHAKAPAPA/TRIBAL AFFILIATIONS (AS APPROPRIATE)
NSN NO. (IF KNOWN) TRAINING INSTITUTION (e.g. PRIMARY ITO)
FARM NAME
ROLE TIME ON FARM
EMPLOYER/FARMER TRAINER DETAILS
Please put the details of the person who is directly responsible for working with/supervising you on your training on farm.
FULL NAME
FARM NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE MOBILE E-MAIL
1. What are the outstanding attributes and skills that have contributed to your success?
Think about what sets you apart from other trainees – you might like to write about motivation, initiative, attitude, practical skills
and farming knowledge and future career goals.
2. What tasks or responsibilities have you taken up on farm, which are over and above your
normal duties?
3. Tell us about your contribution to and participation with your community/ngā tikanga Māori and
how you show your commitment to Māoritanga.
You may like to think about what support you provide to local hapū, marae and the wider local community affairs
EMPLOYER REFERENCE
(This should be completed by your employer/farmer trainer)
4. What makes your trainee stand out and why do they deserve this recognition?
Think about what skills your trainee has mastered, their enthusiasm and dedication to your business.
What has impressed you about them and sets them apart from their peers and why are they an asset to your farm?
AUTHORISATION
5. I authorise the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award or any third party to access my record of learning as a
necessary part of the 2018 judging cycle. After the competition is complete, any copies of this information will
be destroyed and not be utilised for any purpose other than for the aforementioned competition.
ENTRANT EMPLOYER/FARMER TRAINER
SIGNED SIGNED
DATE DATE
SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO Whakapapa/tribal affiliations provided as appropriate.
POST: Young Māori Farmer Evidence of current enrolment in National Certificate Level 3
or above or proof of achievement of National Certificate
c/- Te Tumu Paeroa Level 3 or higher in the last 12 months.
PO Box 5038
One written reference from a member of your local community.
Wellington 6140
Photograph – head and shoulders shot OR a photo of you on
EMAIL: ahuwhenuacompetition@tetumupaeroa.co.nz farm. Photo must be at least 1MB and needs to be emailed.
OR ENTER ONLINE AT Where to send your photos and entry forms by email:
• ahuwhenuacompetition@tetumupaeroa.co.nz
www.ahuwhenuatrophy.maori.nz/young.php
• Please include the following description in the subject
line of the e-mail: Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer
Award – Your Name.
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