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2025 AGM Results

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:44:39 GMT

Shar Amner re-elected and Hayden Potaka and Jonelle Hiroti-Kinane elected.

Tēnei te mihi kau me te arohanui ki koutou. Following are the results from our recent 2025 AGM. Congratulations to Jonelle Hiroti-Kinane & Hayden Potaka as the new committee members and to Shar Amner who has been re-elected to the board.

2025 Committee of Management nominations

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:58:54 GMT

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation advises that nominations to the Committee of Management are required to be received at the Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation Office, P O Box 4035, Whanganui by 4pm on Tuesday 30th September 2025.

Three (3) places are required to be filled due to Committee of Management members retiring by rotation.

This appointment will be for a period of three years.

The Committee of Management are elected by Shareholders and are responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Incorporation. They are also responsible for monitoring how the strategy is being implemented.

While you are not required to be a shareholder of the Incorporation to stand, your application must be accompanied by a nomination from a shareholder or representative of a shareholder.

The candidate must include a recent digital photo and a personal statement of no more than 300 words explaining why they are seeking election onto the Committee of Management, as well as their relevant skills and expertise.

A nomination form will be available from the Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation (Whanganui office). Contact the office on 06 3487213 or email office@atihau.com.

Paul Maguire

Secretary

PO Box 4035

35 Drews Avenue Whanganui

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation Announces New Chief Executive Officer

courtney@atihau.com (Courtney Haywood) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:57:37 GMT

Media Release

Monday 16 June 2025

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation Announces New Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation is pleased to announce the appointment of John Tatere as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing 28 July 2025.

John (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Pikiao, Waitaha) brings over a decade of leadership experience in Māori agribusiness. Most recently, he led Tuatahi Farming Partnership in Kuratau near Tūrangi, overseeing large-scale sheep, beef, and deer operations.

Board Chair Shar Amner said, “John’s appointment follows a rigorous process to find a leader who reflects our kaupapa and can drive future success for our people and whenua. His depth of experience, leadership and commercial mindset will support our aspirations and operations in the future.”

John and his whānau will be relocating to Ōhakune, reinforcing their commitment to being close to the land and communities of Ātihau.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Shar Amner

Board Chair

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation has named new chair.

courtney@atihau.com (Courtney Haywood) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:44:36 GMT

Shar Amner has been named as new chair

Ātihau-Whanganui is one of the country’s biggest farmers and represents more than 9000 Māori shareholders and whānau.

The incorporation operates 42,000 ha of ancestral land from Ohakune to Whanganui, including eight sheep and beef stations, a dairy farm, forestry and 3000 beehives.

The organisation’s shareholders are descendants of the original owners, who belonged to Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi and Whanganui iwi.

Amner steps up to the role after eight years on its governance board, the Committee of Management.

He has also chaired Te Ohu Mana Whenua (the Farm and Environment subcommittee) as well as Te Ohu Tātari (the Audit and Risk committee) and Te Āti Hau Trust, which provides sport, education, health and well-being, and marae grants to shareholder beneficiaries.

The father of two is also a former chairman of Ngāti Rangi Trust.

“It is an honour to take on this responsibility and follow in the footsteps of many others who have led the way in the kaitiakitanga of our incorporation, our whenua and our people,” Amner said.

“I want to acknowledge my koro Mark Gray, who served for two decades on the inaugural board.

“He raised me, and my reflections today are of his support for me over the years, including as a third-generation whānau member of the Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation board.”

Amner also paid tribute to his predecessor Dr Brendon Te Tiwha Puketapu.

“I acknowledge Tiwha’s chairmanship and his contribution to the organisation as a board member.

“His 12-plus years of service to the incorporation included chairing Te Āti Hau Trust and Te Ohu Tātari, our Audit and Risk Committee.

“In the past few years as chairman, he led the incorporation through a significant period of change, and navigated us through particularly challenging economic times and a difficult global environment.”

Amner welcomed incoming board member Hamish Blackburn.

“As a farmer, Hamish brings an additional skillset, and I look forward to the contribution he’ll make to the board.

“We have a good balance of newer and more experienced members, bringing diversity to our skillsets, thinking, experiences and connections.”

Amner said the incorporation has an important year ahead, with a new CEO to be appointed.

“Maintaining our momentum as we navigate through this uncertain economic world will be front and centre but we are pleased to see some positive signs in the global markets.

“Farm productivity will be another area of focus.”

ENDS

For more information, contact:

Andrew Beijeman 027 2188 172

andrew@atihau.com

2024 AGM Election Results

courtney@atihau.com (Courtney Haywood) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:03:21 GMT

Hamish Blackburn & Keria Ponga elected

At the Annual General Meeting held last week, Hamish Blackburn and Keria Ponga were elected to the committee of management.

We wish to acknowledge and express our appreciation for the service Dr Brendon Te Tiwha Puketapu has given to the committee of management and to Ātihau over the past 12 years- especially his leadership as chair since 2022.

We look forward to welcoming and working with Hamish, and the contribution he will make to the Ātihau legacy.

The committee of management is meeting this week to elect a new chair to maintain business continuity across Ātihau.

Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation Group releases Financial Year 2024 audited results.

courtney@atihau.com (Courtney Haywood) — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:09:13 GMT

Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation Group is today releasing its Financial Year 2024 (FY24) annual report in light of recent trading conditions that have impacted results.

The report for the 2024 financial year (ending June 30) marks another year of challenge. While beef prices were supported by greater demand from US markets, lamb sales were impacted by the Chinese market where demand has been slower to pick up with an increased supply from Australia. Honey prices were also depressed due to historic production exceeding demand across New Zealand, resulting in a significant buildup in national honey inventory.

Audited results for FY24 are as follows:

• Revenue of $20.9M (vs 2023 $21.9M)

• Earning Before Interest & Tax (EBIT) of (-$1.3M) (vs 2023 (-$1.9M))

• Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of (-$5.5M) (vs 2023 (-$6.7M)

• Net Assets of $329.7M (vs 2023 $344.3M)

The Āti Hau Group has invested exceptional effort into producing more, with several productivity records achieved, while driving stringent cost savings. Returns from the Group’s diversified investments have been channelled into paying off higher interest costs and operationally, delivering value.

CEO Andrew Beijeman said that trading conditions in key markets remained challenging, resulting in this disappointing result. “Our kaimahi have worked hard to improve production and cut costs, but pricing has eroded these efforts. Given ongoing economic challenges ahead of us, we are focused on remaining viable as a farming organisation, and to returning the Āti Hau Group to the profitable position that we delivered between FY20 and FY22.”

Chairman Dr. Brendon Te Tiwha Puketapu said: “The board is reviewing its options for how best to cautiously navigate these market challenges, improve efficiency, and to return the Incorporation to profitable growth as soon as possible. Ahead, lie some important decisions on longer-growth forestry, and how our partnership with Te Hou Farms and the apiary can contribute into the future. We need to ensure the land is not at risk and attend to the fundamentals of good stewardship of our assets and resources.”

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation CEO signals departure

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:30:20 GMT

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation Chief Executive Andrew Beijeman (left) is stepping down after 10 years at the helm of the farm business.

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation today announced the resignation of Andrew Beijeman, Chief Executive.

Committee of Management chair Dr Brendon Te Tiwha Puketapu said after more than 10 years leading the farm business, Beijeman had decided the time was right to step down.

Ātihau-Whanganui is one of the country’s biggest farmers. It represents more than 9000 shareholders and whānau, farming 21,000 effective hectares of ancestral land from Ohakune to Whanganui, including eight sheep and beef stations, a dairy farm, forestry and 3000 beehives.

Beijeman will continue to support the business of the Incorporation while the organisation navigates the transition.

“Andrew understands the importance of a robust decision-making process for the CEO role. The Committee of Management is thankful for his support as we determine what is required for the future,” Puketapu said.

He acknowledged Beijeman’s significant contribution to Ātihau-Whanganui over the past decade.

"Andrew has contributed to the Incorporation's purpose and values with a dedication to our legacy and responsibility to look after the land and our people."

“He has been at the helm of our farms and related business activities with a supportive leadership style that has been reflected in his positive working relationships on-farm and beyond the farm gate."

“We wish Andrew all the very best for the future and in the next chapter of his career.”

Beijeman said as only the second CEO of the Incorporation, he felt privileged and humbled to have played a part in building on the legacy of those associated with Ātihau-Whanganui whenua.

“I’m extremely proud of what we’ve achieved over the past 10 years.”

Highlights included lifting production, setting new records in lambing percentage, milk and honey production, much faster finishing, and establishing the apiary business.

An important development in recent years was the Āti Hau Way, a framework for Ātihau-Whanganui values and culture. The framework was now successfully embedding mātauranga/knowledge from the past into everyday organisational behaviour.

He was particularly pleased that there had been a significant lift in the number of uri (descendants of the original landowners) employed by the Incorporation.

“Such was the purpose of Ātihau-Whanganui – to be farmed by Māori, for Māori.”

Beijeman said he wanted to thank his family, who had made sacrifices so he could be part of Ātihau.

The last few years had been particularly challenging but also rewarding, he said.

“It has been a pleasure to work with the team and Board. It wouldn’t have been the same without the people I’ve been surrounded with."

“We’ve tackled some difficult challenges head-on. With the team that’s in place and our updated strategic intentions, I will leave knowing that Ātihau is well placed for continued growth in the future.”

With the full support of the Incorporation Board, Beijeman is moving to a new opportunity within the primary sector, based in Whanganui.

ENDS

For more information, contact:
Andrew Beijeman 027 2188 172
andrew@atihau.com