The Country7 Jun, 2026 10:40 PM3 mins to readMātai Pacific Iwi Collective and the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy. Photo / Alphapix.nzMātai Pacific Iwi Collective and the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy. Photo / Alphapix.nzMātai Pacific Iwi Collective has been named the winner of the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy - an award recognising excellence in Māori horticulture.As Zespri’s largest Māori shareholder, the collective has grown its combined asset value beyond $130 million since 2018, embodying kotahitanga as a commercial force.
“We’re absolutely elated, really
