SEPTEMBER 2026 › ISSUE 83
Mailer
Celebrating success at the 2026 Wairarapa Moana Staff Awards
In July, the Wairarapa Moana Staff Awards brought our people together to celebrate the season that had been, recognise outstanding achievements, and enjoy an evening of connection as one Wairarapa Moana whānau. Now in its ninth year, the awards have become an important part of the Wairarapa Moana calendar, providing an opportunity to reflect on the season's successes and acknowledge the people whose hard work, leadership, and commitment continue to strengthen our business. A total of 20 awards were presented during the evening, recognising excellence across a wide range of areas. Details of the individual award categories and winners have been shared separately on our Facebook page if you want to know more about the individual winners please visit our page and give us a like or comment on your favourite ones. One of the evening's highlights was the presentation of the Dairy Unit of the Year Award, with Farm 4 once again taking top honours. The win marked an extraordinary milestone,
with Farm 4 having now claimed the title six times in the nine-year history of the awards. Their continued success reflects a sustained commitment to high performance, strong leadership, and excellence across all aspects of their operation. You can read more about Kim Turner the manager of Farm 4 on page 11. The evening also saw the introduction of a new award, the Most Improved Dairy Unit of the Year Award. This inaugural award recognised the dairy unit that had demonstrated significant progress and improvement throughout the season, reflecting Wairarapa Moana's commitment to continuous improvement and growth across its farming operations.
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Above: Scott Kupa Wairarapa Moana Values Award recipient
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Inside this issue ...
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Celebrating success at the 2026 Wairarapa Moana Staff Awards
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WM Whakapapa Register
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Farm Update
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Strengthening global partnerships through farm visits
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Wai 85: Continuing to fight for justice
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Pitopito Kōrero
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WMI AGM 2026 and Pre-AGM Roadshows
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Tino Rangitānetanga Exhibition wraps up
From Top (L–R): Ngā Tangata Award – Arianna Rolleston; Anaru Smiler and Brad Tatere; Master of Ceremonies Tamati Rimene-Sproat; Farm Environment Award – Farm 3; Most Improved Dairy Unit of the Year Award – Farm 8; Wairarapa Moana Values Award – Scott Kupa; Guest Speaker Darren Shand; Scott Kupa and Te Horipo Karaitiana.
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From farm kid to award winning farm manager: Kim Turner
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Shareholder information
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New Tākitimu Māori Land Court Office officially opened in Hastings
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Unclaimed dividends
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Building Indigenous connections across the Pacific Mailer closing dates Find out more Contact us
› Continued ... Alongside the award presentations, attendees heard from guest speaker Darren Shand, former All-Blacks Manager who shared insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of people working together toward a common purpose. His kōrero provided an opportunity for reflection and reinforced the themes that underpin the Wairarapa Moana values: supporting one another, embracing challenges, and striving for continual improvement.
More than anything, the 2026 Wairarapa Moana Staff Awards were a celebration of people. The evening provided an opportunity to reconnect, recognise success, and acknowledge the collective efforts of individuals and teams across the organisation. As another season concluded, the awards served as a reminder that Wairarapa Moana's success continues to be built on the dedication, passion, and contribution of its kaimahi.
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Wairarapa Moana Incorporation 2026 Award Winners: AWARD:
WINNER
SPONSORS
Farm Dairy Hygiene & Management Award
Farm 4
Mainland Engineering
Dairy Support Unit Best Stock Management Award
Ropiha
Midlands Transport
Pasture & Feed Management Award
Farm 4
Swap Stockfoods
Dairy Support Unit Reproduction Award
Kaharoa
Vetora Waikato
Dairy Reproduction Award
Farm 4
LIC
Dairy Financial Management Award
Farm 8
FARMit Accountants
Farm Environment (Te Taio) Award
Farm 3
Arco Environmental Contractors
Most Improved Dairy Unit of the Year Award
Farm 8
GEA and Don Chapman
Ngā Tangata Award
Arianna Rolleston
Russell Drake Consulting
Best Calf Rearing Award
Farm 12
Water Services NZ
Health & Safety Award
Farm 8
Rural Safe
Best Whare Award - two winners this year
Ricki Ahipene & Rayan Mateus
John Stevens Electrical
Farm Pride Award
Farm 8
Seay Earthmovers
The Extra Mile Award
Quintin Skudder
Huka Honda
Mahi Kapa Nui Award – two winners this year
Pieter Nortje and the Maintenance Team - Anorska JD’s Rural Tyres Hughes & Gavin Nolan
Te Ara Miraka Award – multiple winners
Farms 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12
Dairy Support Unit of the Year Award
Kaharoa
Dairy Unit of the Year Award
Farm 4
Te Aka Totara Award
Mihaere Kirby
Wairarapa Moana Values Award
Scott Kupa
Wairarapa Moana Whakapapa Register We are working on the establishment of our online register that will empower our people to connect with their whakapapa in ways that honour our collective history and support the ongoing kaitiakitanga of our Wairarapa Moana legacy. The register will be launched soon. We look forward to bringing this opportunity to you and your whānau.
Ka whati rā te taura harakeke; ko te taura whakapapa, e kore rawa e motu The rope of flax may in time be broken, yet the sacred cord of whakapapa shall never be severed.
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Farm update
Ready for a Great Season Ahead As we move from winter into spring, there is a real sense of excitement across the farms. While we're all still waiting for those warmer spring temperatures to arrive, the signs of a new season are beginning to show. Our teams are focused on getting the farms set up for a successful year ahead.
Out of with the old and in with the new A major milestone this season has been the commissioning of our new dairy sheds. As you can see in the pictures this has been a major upgrade to assets. (see opposite)
These modern facilities provide a great new working environment for our teams and will help improve efficiency, while making the day-to-day operations for the team more enjoyable. The Farm 7 and Farm 9 teams in particular are excited to begin the season with a new dairy shed. These new dairy sheds are an asset upgrade which represents an important investment in the future of our farms.
Spring has arrived The transition from winter into spring is always one of the busiest times on farm. The repairs and maintenance plan completed during winter is paying off as farms move into their spring routines. A key focus at this time of year is pasture management. Teams are following the Spring Rotation Planner to carefully manage grazing while waiting for pasture growth rates to increase. By protecting paddocks early and matching grazing to growth rates the farms are setting a strong platform for pasture growth and quality throughout the season. From Top (L–R): Farm land at Pouākani; Brand new sheds ready to go.
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Strengthening global partnerships through farm visits In July, Wairarapa Moana Incorporation also welcomed international visitors from Ireland, providing further opportunity to showcase the scale, quality and innovation of our farming operations.
The Future of the Herd One of the more enjoyable parts of spring is seeing calves arrive across our farms. Our replacement heifers represent the future of the Wairarapa Moana herd, and it is always exciting to see the next generation getting off to a strong start. We are also continuing our Charolais bull calf partnership with Wi Pere, which adds further value and opportunity within our farming programme.
Focused on a Strong Start The first few weeks of the season are important as it is when our teams concentrate on getting teamwork and routine organised to get off to a good start. The goal is to start the season off well and stay consistent to set farms up for a successful season. Key areas of focus include: • Transitioning cows smoothly from calving through to the milking herd. • Establishing daily routines and being well organised across all farms. • Maintaining excellent milk quality, with particular attention on somatic cell count and shed hygiene from day one.
Working alongside the Awhina Group, a collective of Māori trusts and incorporations, Wairarapa Moana welcomed Nial and Colm Browne and their family from Dawn Meats. Arranged by Awhina Group leaders Bob Cottrell and Tim Rhodes, the visit strengthened connections with the Alliance Group, where the Browne family recently became majority shareholders. WMI Group General Manager Anaru Smiler and his team welcomed the visitors and shared an overview of our operations before guiding them through our farms. The visit created valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss some challenges and opportunities facing agriculture, and explore ways to strengthen future collaboration. As an important supplier to Alliance Group, Wairarapa Moana was proud to showcase not only the strength of our farming systems but also the dedication and expertise of our people. For the Browne family, the visit offered a firsthand look at one of Alliance Group's significant suppliers and a deeper understanding of Māori agribusiness in action. More than a farm tour, the visit reinforced the strong relationships between Wairarapa Moana, Awhina Group and Alliance Group, highlighting the value of trusted partnerships across the global agricultural sector. For Anaru and the team, it was another opportunity to share the Wairarapa Moana story, celebrate our achievements, and strengthen connections that will help drive the long-term success of Māori agribusiness.
• Applying the first round of fertiliser to support soil health and pasture growth. Although Spring is a busy time of year it’s also when our people are working well together sharing knowledge, supporting each other and getting routines established. With new facilities in place, calves arriving, and a clear focus on preparation and consistency, the team is looking forward to a productive and successful season at Wairarapa Moana.
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Wai 85: Continuing to fight for justice The recent Court of Appeal decision on WMI’s Bill of Rights proceedings was a moment for reflection — but not retreat. The case concerns Wairarapa Moana Incorporation’s (WMI) request for the courts to consider whether the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua Claims Settlement Bill was inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.
That is why, despite the Court of Appeal deciding that the High Court did not have the power to hear and decide WMI’s Bill of Rights case, we have decided to ask the Supreme Court to allow us to appeal.
Was it fair and just, when WMI were on the cusp of having the Pouākani lands returned to it by the Waitangi Tribunal, for those proceedings to be extinguished by an act of Parliament?
WMI considers there is a reasonable basis for the Supreme Court to review the decision because it raises significant questions about access to justice, the interpretation of the Settlement Act, and rights already recognised through earlier court proceedings.
Our people were clear throughout the Waitangi claims and settlement process, what they wanted, and their voices still reverberate.
“Without any doubt our whānau trust oppose the inclusion of Wai 85 in the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua Claims Settlement Bill.” “I support a fair and just process, for WAI 85 to access the course of justice and follow due process.” “The injustices that have been inflicted upon our people by the Crown are long-standing, across many generations and this is why I support the removal of Wai 85...from the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua Claims Settlement Bill.” “If Wai 85 is extinguished through this Bill, the Crown will be creating a new set of grievances and contemporary claims.” “Our message to the Crown has been clear, remove Wai 85 from the Deed of Settlement.”
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• The Court of Appeal made important errors in how it read section 15(4) of the Settlement Act. • The case concerns whether Parliament should be able to remove WMI’s legal pathway after WMI had already succeeded in the Supreme Court. • Wai 85 was settled without shareholder agreement, ending the active application for the return of Pouākani lands. If leave is granted, the Supreme Court will hear the appeal. This step is about standing up for the rights of WMI owners and whānau, and ensuring the Crown is held accountable for how Wai 85 was dealt with. The Committee of Management will provide a further update at the shareholder roadshows in September and October 2026, and at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Shareholders with pātai are welcome to email info@wairarapamoana.org.nz.
Pitopito Kōrero King’s Birthday Honours Michael Ian Joseph (Mike) Kawana
Kendall
Mike Kawana
As Cultural Advisor for Rangitāne o Wairarapa, he helped lead the Rangitāne Treaty Settlement process over 28 years, culminating in its completion in 2017. Alongside this work, Mike has served as President of the Wairarapa Country Music Club, Chair of the Pioneer Rugby Club, and Chair of the Maungarake Darts Association. Photo source: Wairarapa Times-Age
EcoReef Extension to Strengthen Cape Palliser Road at Whatarangi
Kendall Flutey
(Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Rangitāne) has also been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and financial literacy.
(Rangitāne, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Arawa) has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Māori and the community. Mike has served as the Rangatira Kaumātua of Ngāti Hāmua and Rangitāne o Wairarapa since 2001 and has made a significant contribution to his community.
Flutey
Kendall has earned a reputation as one of Aotearoa’s most innovative and purpose-driven business leaders. As founder of Banqer, she transformed a simple idea into a platform that has helped hundreds of thousands of young people develop the financial skills and confidence needed to navigate their futures. Today, as Chief Operating Officer of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Kendall continues to bring that same vision, intellect, and commitment to service to her work for whānau and the wider iwi. Photo supplied
Hikatoa! Trailblazer Award Joe Hanita (Rangitāne, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti
Apa ki te Rā Tō, Te Ātiawa), Chief Financial Officer of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Hikatoa! Trailblazer Award. Presented by Te Puna Tahua Toa, the award recognises individuals who keep the fires of leadership burning across generations through an unwavering commitment to advancing Māori prosperity, sovereignty, and cultural vitality. Joe joins an esteemed group of previous recipients, including Sir Hēnare Ngata KBE, Professor Whatarangi Winiata, and Hinerangi Raumati Tu'ua MNZM FCA, reflecting the significance of this recognition and the calibre of leadership it honours.
Work has commenced on the extension of the innovative EcoReef system at Whatarangi on Cape Palliser Road as part of a wider programme to strengthen coastal resilience along this vulnerable stretch of South Wairarapa coastline. Cape Palliser Road is a vital transport link, providing the only formed access to Ngāwī and surrounding communities, while also supporting the many visitors who travel to Cape Palliser’s popular attractions. Coastal erosion and increasingly severe weather events continue to place pressure on the road infrastructure, resulting in closures and costly repairs in recent years.
His career has spanned more than two decades of financial leadership across Māori organisations, where he has consistently combined commercial excellence with a deep commitment to kaupapa Māori. His leadership, integrity, and dedication to creating enduring outcomes for iwi and future generations make him a worthy recipient of this prestigious honour.
Left to right: Matua Phil Tane, Joe Hanita and Jamie Rihia
Photo source: South Wairarapa District Council
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Wairarapa Moana Incorporation PRE-AGM ROADSHOWS 2026
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation invites shareholders and whanau to join us at the Pre-AGM Roadshows.
What you need to know for the 2026 AGM
Auckland
Gisborne
Saturday, 26 September
Saturday, 3 October
Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre
BDO Gisborne
Hastings
Wellington
Sunday, 27 September Ellwood Function Centre
Sunday, 4 October James Cook Hotel
Rotorua
Christchurch
Sunday, 27 September Millennium Rotorua
Sunday, 4 October Commodore Airport Hotel
We will be visiting six regions to provide an update on the WMI business and the social and cultural activities of the past year; as well as matters with a future focus. To help us with venue and catering arrangements please register you and your whanau by contacting
info@wairarapamoana.org.nz or phone 0800 662 624 or 06 370 2608. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 9.00am to 4.30pm. We welcome your inquiries.
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The Wairarapa Moana Incorporation AGM will commence at 9.00am on Saturday 17th October 2026 and will be completed by 12.30pm, followed by lunch. The Wairarapa Moana Incorporation meeting agenda and relevant information is outlined in the Annual General Meeting booklet. If you have any questions for the Committee of Management, we would like to receive these by Monday 5th October 2026, so responses can be covered at the AGM. For those that are unable to attend the meeting you will be able to view the livestream on our website at www.wairarapamoana.org.nz Please contact staff at the Masterton office if you have any queries.
AGM mail-out
Included in the AGM mail-out to shareholders will be the Information Sheet; the Expression of Attendance Form; the Proxy Form; the Travel Subsidy Form; Issue 83 of the Mailer; the 2026 Annual Report; and the 2026 Annual General Meeting Book.
Expression of Attendance form
Please return this form to the Masterton office by Tuesday 29th September so we can manage the facilities and catering requirements.
Proxy form
If you are voting by proxy, the form must be returned by 9.00am, Tuesday 13th October 2026 to the Masterton office. Do not complete or send the proxy form if you are voting by postal or online. You can only vote once.
Voting papers
Voting papers and supporting information, including candidate profiles, will be posted to shareholders directly from electionz.com by September 16th, 2026.
2026 Annual General Meeting Wairarapa Moana Incorporation
AGENDA Friday 16 October 2026 Papawai Marae
You have several options to cast your vote – electronic (online) vote, postal vote, proxy vote or in person vote at the AGM. If you choose to postal vote, you must send your vote to Christchurch in the envelope provided by electionz.com. DO NOT send your postal vote to the Masterton office.
Travel to the AGM
A travel subsidy will be available to each shareholder who lives further than 50km from the venue. The subsidy form and travel rates are included in the AGM pack. Completed travel forms and bank details must be received by Thursday 22nd October 2026 and payment will be by direct credit once processed.
6.00pm
Pōwhiri, Papawai Marae
6.30pm
Kai o te pō / Dinner Noho mō te pō / Overnight Stay
Saturday 17 October 2026 Kuranui College 8.00am – 9.00am
Registration of Attendance
9.00am – 12.30pm
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation AGM
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Lunch, Kai o te Rānui
Papawai Marae
There will be a pōwhiri at 6.00pm on Friday 16th October. Accommodation and meals are available for those who would like to stay at Papawai Marae Friday evening. Please bring your sheets and pillows. The AGM will finish at 12.30pm followed by lunch, accommodation is not available at the marae on Saturday evening. Please fill in the Expression of Attendance form so we can accommodate and cater for those wanting to stay Friday evening.
NOMINATION TO COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT Anne Carter and Brad Tatere retire by
rotation and will be seeking re-election at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday October 17, 2026. Nominations for election to the Committee of Management closed September 4, 2026. Profiles of all candidates along with voting papers will be distributed to shareholders directly from electionz.com on September 18, 2026.
Dates to remember WAIRARAPA MOANA INCORPORATION
September 16
Notice of General Meetings and Annual Reports will be posted to shareholders.
September 18
Voting papers and candidate profiles for election to Committee of Management and Annual General Meeting Resolutions will be posted to shareholders from electionz.com.
October 13
9.00am All proxy voting closes.
October 15
10.00am All postal & electronic (on-line) voting closes.
October 17
Annual General Meeting, Kuranui College, Greytown.
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Tino Rangitānetanga Exhibition wraps up
For five months, the walls of Aratoi echoed with the voices and faces of our tīpuna. From 27 February to 19 July, the Tino Rangitānetanga Iwi Exhibition stood as a powerful expression for our whānau of Rangitāne. It was more than an exhibition. It was a place of reconnection, remembrance and renewal. A place where our whānau could stand in the stories of their ancestors and see themselves reflected in them. Wairarapa Moana are proud to be a sponsor of the exhibition. The exhibition brought together taonga, whakapapa, whakaahua (photos), artworks and kōrero that celebrated the enduring presence of Rangitāne throughout our whenua o Wairarapa. For many whānau, the experience was deeply personal. Whānau were able to trace their whakapapa through the whakapapa displays, stood before photographs of tīpuna they had only heard about, sharing stories across generations. At the heart of the exhibition sat Kurahaupō Waka, a powerful symbol of our shared whakapapa. At her call, the waka drew descendants from across Aotearoa, including our whanaunga from Muaūpoko, Ngāti Apa and Rangitāne communities throughout Te Papaioea, Tamaki-nui-a-Rua and Wairua. In a letter of acknowledgement form Te Tira Ahurea o Rangitāne o Wairarapa it reads: “your contribution has helped ensure that the stories of our tīpuna continue to be heard, our taonga continue to inspire, and future generations continue to walk proudly in their identity as Rangitāne.” The exhibition also demonstrated the strength of our iwi when we tell our stories in our own voice. Importantly, the exhibition reflected the enduring relationship between Rangitāne and our whanaunga of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, honouring the spirit of Aho Rua and the shared responsibility to uphold the histories, values and futures of our people. While the exhibition has now closed, its impact continues. The stories of our tīpuna have been revisited. New connections have been made. Young people have discovered more about who they are and where they come from. Whānau have returned home carrying a renewed sense of pride in their identity as Rangitāne. Together, we have ensured that the legacy of our tīpuna continues to inspire future generations, and that the stories carried by our people, our waterways and our whenua remain vibrant, visible and alive.
Ko ngā taonga tuku iho a ngā tīpuna, hei taonga mō ngā uri whakatipu. The treasures handed down by our ancestors are treasures for the generations yet to come. Kurahaupō Waka
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From farm kid to award winning farm manager:
Kim Turner
When Kim Turner first arrived at Wairarapa Moana, it wasn't part of a grand plan. She was working for a 50/50 sharemilker on a Wairarapa Moana Incorporation farm, and when the sharemilkers moved on, Kim was asked to stay. It proved to be a decision that would shape an outstanding career. Now 25 years later, a decade as farm manager and recently promoted to Junior Operations Manager, Kim has become one of the organisations most respected leaders. The latest of those achievements is Farm 4 taking out the Supreme Award at the Staff Awards this year for the sixth time. Given that the awards have only been around for nine years this is an outstanding achievement for Kim and her team. A recognition that reflects years of dedication, hard work, and exceptional leadership.
Kim with the Ahuwhenua Top Māori Dairy Farm Trophy
"Working at Wairarapa Moana is like working for a big whānau."
Raised on a sheep and beef farm in the King Country, Kim developed a love for animals and rural life from an early age and her passion for farming has just continued to grow. Beginning with sharemilking, her passion for animals and her determination to succeed have paved her own path. Ask Kim about the secret to her success and she is quick to shift the spotlight to those around her. "Having a great team, planning and organising, and attention to detail," she says. Those principles have become the foundation of her management style. Known for her high standards, determination and ability to act early when issues arise, Kim also trusts one of her most valuable tools: instinct. "Listen to your gut because it's usually right." Working within a kaupapa Māori organisation has also been a rewarding part of her journey. Having previously worked on family-owned farms, Kim says that working for Wairarapa Moana feels much the same – like a whānau. This isn't the first time Kim and her team have been recognised for excellence. In 2024, they were also celebrated as part of Wairarapa Moana’s win at the prestigious Ahuwhenua Awards, an achievement she remains incredibly proud of. As a female farm manager leading a predominantly
Kim (second from right) with her Farm 4 team at this year's Staff awards
female team in a traditionally male-dominated industry, these accolades have been particularly significant. Kim's story is one of perseverance, leadership and lifting others alongside her. While the award may acknowledge her personally to some extent, she is the first to acknowledge it belongs to the entire team. Together they are setting a benchmark for excellence, proving that with strong leadership, attention to detail, and a shared vision, great things can be achieved.
Mihi nui Kim and the team.
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Notification of a deceased shareholder If you know of any shareholder who has passed away, please inform the Masterton Wairarapa Moana office.
Shareholder information To help us keep our records up to date, we ask that you contact us if any of your details have changed recently. This ensures we can continue to communicate with you without interruption.
Bank account details Dividends are paid by direct credit to bank accounts. If you are living overseas and have unpaid dividends, these will be paid by direct credit to your overseas bank account in March, June, September or December; or to your New Zealand bank account if you have one. If you are living in New Zealand, unpaid dividends will continue to be direct credited to your New Zealand bank account. Thank you to all our shareholders who have provided new or updated postal addresses and bank account details.
New shareholders of WMI Privacy restrictions. Due to privacy restrictions, the Māori Land Court no longer provides Wairarapa Moana with your contact or address details when Successions are completed. As a result of not receiving contact details, we are unable to update our shareholder register or send important information to you. If you have received confirmation of your Succession to Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation, please provide your current address and relevant contact details to Amethyst (see below). This will ensure you will receive future correspondence, shareholder updates, meeting notices, and other important information.
If any of your details have changed, please let us know. Contact Amethyst on 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or email wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz
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This will enable us to keep our records up to date, and we can also provide assistance on succeeding to the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation shares and any other Māori land interests.
Ma runga i te aroha, kia mau ki tō whanau me ngā whakapapa ka ora ai te tamaiti. From a place of love, hold fast to your family and your connection to your ancestors for the wellbeing of future generations. This whakataukī encourages people to nurture, love and care for whānau members and the idea of collective responsibility which emphasises the importance of whānau and their connection to each other.
Shareholder emails Do you still have an active email address? The office has experienced a number of email bouncebacks resulting in shareholders missing out on important information. The majority of the bouncebacks appear to be a result of an email mailbox being full or the email address being invalid. If your email address has changed, or is no longer operating please contact Amethyst (see below) so your details on the Share Register can be updated.
NEW Tākitimu Māori Land Court Office officially opened in Hastings
Tākitimu Maori Land Court
The Tākitimu Māori Land Court officially opened its newly refurbished premises in Farming House, Hastings, on Friday 31 July 2026, marking an important milestone for the Court and the communities it serves. Approximately 80 guests attended the kawanga whare (formal building opening ceremony), which began with karakia and blessings led by Ngāti Kahungunu kaumātua Cordry Huata (Ngāti Kahungunu). Guests were welcomed through the building as each area was blessed. Following the ceremony, a mihi was delivered by Dr Jeremy Tātere MacLeod (Ngāti Kahungunu), before the Māori Land Court held a special sitting presided over by resident judge, Judge Damian Stone (Ngāti Kahungunu) Māori Land Court Judge for Tākitimu. The occasion brought together members of the Māori Land Court judiciary, including Chief Judge Dr Caren Fox, Deputy Chief Judge Craig Coxhead, Justice Layne Harvey, and other Māori Land Court judges. Also in attendance were senior leaders from the Māori Land Court, Ministry of Justice, along with former Māori Land Court staff and current staff of Wairarapa Moana. New Waharoa Photo source: Tākitimu Māori Land Court
The building has been designed in partnership with mana whenua, the refurbished premises provide a contemporary and culturally grounded environment that better supports the needs of whānau, hapū and communities engaging with the Court. A key feature of the redevelopment was the close collaboration with iwi partners to ensure the design reflects local identity, history and values. The office spans two floors, with reception, staff workspaces and research facilities located on the ground floor. Level One houses mediation and meeting rooms, the courtroom and judicial chambers. Enhancements to the new premises include a waharoa at the entrance to the courtroom, improved facilities to support Te Ratonga Whakatau Wenerau (the Court's Dispute Resolution Service), and dedicated secure storage for court records and taonga. The opening of the new Tākitimu Māori Land Court office represents a significant investment in the future of the Court and its services, ensuring it is well equipped to support whānau and communities across the rohe for generations to come.
Ngaere Webb and Charmaine Kawana with former Māori Land Court staff member Huia Harrison
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UNCLAIMED DIVIDENDS
Wairarapa Moana is holding over $3 million in unclaimed dividends The list of shareholders’ names whom we hold unclaimed dividends for is available on the Wairarapa Moana website at: www.wairarapamoana.org.nz > Share Registry > Missing Shareholders
Substantial unclaimed dividends We will be highlighting those shareholders holding substantial dividends in the Mailer, with the aim of reducing the total unclaimed.
NGAHINA TE IHI
PATRICIA RONGOMAITARA HAYWARD
Ngahina was born in 1868 and resided at Waitapu and is a male.
Patricia, known as Ramai, was a child of Roihi (Rose) Heta Te Miha and Fred Mawhiney.
Ngahina received his interests from his mother, Rahapa Te Ihi, along with Mihi Kereopa. Aporo Hare was appointed as a trustee for Ngahina but the trusteeship order was later cancelled as Ngahina was of age at the time the order was made.
Her father served in the New Zealand Machine Gun Corps and died of wounds in Belgium in 1917. In 1917 her mother married Jim Miller, and Hayward was subsequently known as Patricia Miller for a period.
TAKA RIKI ESTATE
Patricia’s siblings: Huria Jeanette Miller; Victoria McIntosh; Myrtle Hera Miller Hine; Rangimarie Miller aka Scott and Stafford; Heta James Miller; and Tahi Hutana Miller.
Interests in Wairarapa Moana were received from Tiere Aperama aka Tiere Tui or Tiere Matenga, along with Tipuna Riki; Reupena (Ruepena) Riki; France Riki; and George Taipiha. Believed to have had one child, Parekura Tureia Riki, who was named as the Administrator of the Estate.
Where are you? The office is seeking the whereabouts of these shareholders, descendants, or trustees.
ETHEL RENATA JOY THOMPSON RUTH RAHERA MCBETH RAMONA TANGIORA TAUEKI TOBY MICHAEL ELERS WALLACE ROBERT TERATA
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Your help in locating descendants, next of kin, or providing any information to the office would be much appreciated. Please call Amethyst on ... 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 or email wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz
50 Unclaimed dividends SHREE HORN DIANE FRANCIS MEPARA FREEMAN GREGORY JOHN FREEMAN CHRISTINE AROHA WELSH KIRI ROBERT HUNTER WAAKA PATRICIA NORMA TUTUA NUKI STEWART CAMERON DOREEN MAVIS JAKOVICH MOLLY EDNA IRELAND JOHN REGINALD HOGAN PATRICK WILLIAM HOGAN CLINTON DAVID LLOYD GORDON SANDRA MOANA COSSEY MARION TATANA RAIHA POROTENE PATRICK ASHWORTH ELIZABETH JEAN KERR MOLLY TIRIA MORRIS JOSEPH HEMI KATHY WIKI HINEKITERANGI OLSEN-KUPA HOANI SNOWDEN TE TAU PHILLIP JESSE TE TAU JAMES NOANOA CAROL MORUNGA KOKIRI HEMI JOHN HUGH RERITI-VERCOE ELAINE PEGGY KING EDMOND STEPHEN TAYLOR BRETT ROBERT DITFORT BENJAMIN JOHN PEARCE WILTSHIRE DELWYNN TANIA WALKER
NATHAN LESLIE STEWART LUANA MORGAN KAARO PALMER ALLEN PRIOR TAHI EDWARD TE TAU SANDRA HINEMURI TAYLOR GEORGINA TANGIORA SADD MARY ROTA MYRA TAIHUIA TE PUIA PATRICK TAUEKI NORMA SHIRLEY KARAITIANA NIWA WAEREA HEEMI TE AU RANGI O TE RA WAEREA MARGARET PAEWAI JOHN VINCENT MILLER VERONICA MERCEDES CAREY MATIU TE KANI AND NOI MATIRIA THOMPSON WHANAU TRUST KIWIA CONSTANCE HOWLEY PEGGY HAIRA
Shareholder search ... We would like your help to trace descendants of
HOANI WAAKA
Can you help ... DONALD ANDREW POLLETT The office is holding unclaimed dividends for Donald Andrew Pollett, and we are attempting to locate any descendants or rightful beneficiaries and would appreciate any information that may bring a successful result. There is very little we know about Donald. Donald has a brother, Earl Christopher Pollett. Donald and Earl Christopher Pollett both succeeded to Wairarapa Moana shares through their father, Brian Lionel Pollett, who was married to Beryl Pollett. Brian Lionel Pollett passed away in Christchurch on 25 May 1973. Brian Lionel Pollett was the sole successor to Ranginui Kingi Paani Porete. The last known address held on record for Donald was Peterborough Street, Christchurch. Any information you can share with us would be greatly appreciated.
Any information you may be able to share with us will be most appreciated.
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WAIRARAPA MOANA MAILER
Do you have a story, a news item, or a pānui you’d like to share in the Mailer? Contact Isabel on info@wairarapamoana.org.nz or call 0800 662 624. Issue No 84 Closing Date for Articles Tuesday, November 3, 2026 British Columbia representatives visiting the farms
Building Indigenous connections across the Pacific Wairarapa Moana Incorporation was proud to host a delegation from the British Columbia First Nations Assembly during their recent visit to Aotearoa in June. The delegation, led by Regional Chief Terry Teegee, travelled to the Wairarapa Moana farm as part of their attendance at the Federation of Māori Authorities (FOMA) Annual Economic Forum. During their visit, they spent time with Group General Manager Anaru Smiler and his team, sharing experiences, discussing common aspirations, and touring WMI farming operations. The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships between Indigenous organisations from opposite sides of the Pacific and to exchange ideas about economic development, land stewardship, and intergenerational wealth creation. Anaru said: "Delegates were impressed by the scale of WMI's farming operations and the pride, professionalism, and care demonstrated by the teams managing them.” For Anaru, the visit was particularly meaningful. Earlier this year, he travelled to Vancouver as part of a FOMA delegation, where he experienced the warm hospitality of First Nations communities in British Columbia. Hosting Chief Teegee and his group offered a welcome opportunity to reciprocate that manaakitanga and further strengthen the ties established during that visit. This reciprocal exchange reflects the value of tangata whenua to tangata whenua connections, with both groups sharing knowledge, celebrating successes, and exploring ways to support one another in achieving collective aspirations for their people and whenua.
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If you have any queries please contact the Masterton office.
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