Ngāi Tahu Farming

Toitū te Marae o Tāne,

Toitū te Marae o Tangaroa,

Toitū te Iwi

WHEN LAND AND WATER ARE SUSTAINED, THE PEOPLE WILL PROSPER.

On behalf of Ngāi Tahu whānau, we manage more than 100,000 ha of farm and forestry land in Te Waipounamu (South Island). The timber, milk, meat and other products from the whenua (lands) go through local processors for export around the world.

Our purpose is to produce sustainable products from our environment in a way which is in line with Ngāi Tahu values; contributes to achieving Ngāi Tahu aspirations such as upholding the tribe’s role as a kaitiaki (custodian) of the environment, creating employment opportunities for Ngāi Tahu people, and running a successful business. Furthermore, we hope to encourage industry change for better farming practices throughout Aotearoa – New Zealand.