E te whanau. Kaua e wareware. Applications for the Enoke Te Whanake Scholarships close on February 28. Don't miss out.
December 2024
Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau to the Owner whanau of Ongare Trust. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2025.
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June 2023
In this issue, we remember Patrick Nicholas and Lenny Butler, celebrate the Katikati Innovation Horticulture Project, see the devastation at Tukituki Orchard, and celebrate several new developments in our community.
April 2023
In this issue, we acknowledge the recent Anzac Day services observed around Aotearoa. We also recount the Miro Berry Growers Field Day, FOMA Business Summit, and the annual Poukai and Environment Court hearings hosted by Whareroa Marae.
February 2023
In this issue, we acknowledge the passing of Ongare owner Placid Te Aoerere Briggs-Murdoch. We profile an Ongare Trustee, Pua Taikato; recap Te Matatini 2023; and give an update on the Ahu Whenua Trophy.
January 2023
In this issue, we acknowledge our late chair Ron Papuni, and in his memory announce the recipients of the Ron Papuni Awards. We also announce role changes within Ongare Trust, and announce our entry into the Ahu Whenua Trophy for 2023.
September 17, 2026
February 25, 2025
We congratulate Lily Hall Butcher who has been selected to deliver an oral submission to the Justice Committee this Thursday, 2.20-2.25pm. It will be livestreamed on the day but will also be available to view later on the same link.
September 23, 2024
Save the date for the Ongare Trust AGM 2024. The hui will be held at Whareroa Marae in Taiaho Place, Mt Maunganui, on Saturday 9th November 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The trustees look forward to seeing our shareholders there.
June 24, 2024
The closing date is now 31st January each year
June 5, 2020
Ongare's new utility shed will soon be up and running. Adjacent to the loading bay, it replaces the sadly-decayed shed which hosted our late Owners' meeting.
March 15, 2020
Many Ongare shareholders are descendants of John Lees Faulkner and Ruawahine. This weekend's reunion (13-15 March) was a great opportunity to meet or catch up with whanaunga from far and wide.
March 4, 2020
It was a great experience hosting the Ahuwhenua Award judges last month. Chairman Enoka did a fantastic job explaining the workings of the orchard to Cath Kingston, Dr Bruce Campbell, Ian Scott, Koroua Abe Seymour and Sarah Luff.
January 25, 2020
A big “kia ora” to the White whanau (Aorangi Bees) for our Christmas gift of their beautiful manuka honey. Koro Enoka Ngatai is ...
February 13, 2018
Kia ora koutou. Here at Ongare Trust, our website revolutionises the way we connect with our shareholders and with the public...
