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The finalists, BACK - From left Kiriwaitingi Rei, Putauaki Trust – Himiona Farm, Dion Maaka, Te Rua o Te Moko Limited and Enid Ratahi-Pryor, Ngati Awa Farms (Rangitaiki) Joint Venture - Ngakauroa Farm, FRONT - Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon Dr Pita Sharples and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy at the launch and announcement of the finalists of the Ahuwhenua Trophy, Maori Excellence in Farming Award 2014, Parliament, Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, 19 February, 2014. Credit: alphapix / John Cowpland