Pānui – Ongare Trust

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Pānui Haratua 2023

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.

Pānui Paenga-whāwhā 2023

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.

Pānui Huitanguru 2023

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.

Pānui Hanuere 2023

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.

Previous updates

New utility shed becoming a reality

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.

Ongare Trust sponsors workshops at the John Lees Faulkner Reunion

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.

Ahuwhenua Awards judges come to Ongare

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.

A very sweet Christmas gift

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 ...

Welcome to Our Website

February 13, 2018

Kia ora koutou. Here at Ongare Trust, our website revolutionises the way we connect with our shareholders and with the public...