Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer/Grower Award

$5,000 for each finalist and an extra $5,000 for the winner, recognising young Māori in farming and horticulture.

Closes

Annual competition, winners announced at an awards dinner (2026: 5 June, Whangārei) — check the Ahuwhenua Trophy for entry dates

Who can apply

Young Māori working in agriculture or horticulture, competing as finalists in the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer/Grower competition — alternating focus between farming and horticulture each year.

Amount

$5,000 cash scholarship per finalist, plus an additional $5,000 for the overall winner ($10,000 total)

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

A sub-competition of the wider Ahuwhenua Trophy (a farming/horticulture excellence competition for Māori collectives, mostly a recognition award rather than a cash grant — only this youth award carries a confirmed cash prize, which is why only this part is listed here).

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Checked 17 September 2026

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