Ngāti Kuri kaumatua and kuia bless the Orchards
On Saturday 25th of June around 40 people attended the blessing of Waimarama Orchards. This was led by Ngāti Kuri kaumatua Charlie Petera, Whiti Maaka, Pineaha Murray and Bob Wells. This was followed by a guided tour of the orchard led by the manager Paul Tolladay.
About the Orchards
- 311 Hectares
- Approximately 60 Hectares planted, sheltered, contoured and irrigated
- 9,000 Hass Trees
- 13,000 Reed Trees
- 6.4 Hectare dam, 4.6 M litre capacity
- Employing 5 full time with extra part time staff at harvest