WINNER OF THE AHUWHENUA YOUNG MĀORI GROWER AWARD

On Friday night, Grace Rehu, a Leading Hand at T&G Global in Hawke’s Bay, won the 2023 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower Award at the prestigious Awards.

The Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer and Grower Award, established in 2012, recognises and celebrates Māori excellence in Aotearoa, New

Zealand’s agricultural sectors. Each year it alternates between dairy, sheep and beef, and horticulture. In 2023 it was for Māori horticultural growers.

Rehu was selected as a finalist in February, competing against two other strong wāhine through several field days and events.

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