Te Hapuku
In establishing a medicinal cannabis farm in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. It is important to remember that we are not only cultivating a crop. But rather cultivating a legacy. The location for Puāwai is on the ancestral lands of Te Hapuku. An eminent Māori chief from the iwi (tribe) of Ngati Kahungunu. His impact spanned across the Hawkes Bay region in the late eighteenth century.
As an entrepreneur, and a direct descendent of Te Hapuku. Longo, our managing director embodies the wairua (spirit) of his forebear. Longo intends to grow Puāwai with the same commitment to his people and the whenua that Te Hapuku showed. We operate under the principles of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and rangatiratanga. Here we cherish our people and nurture our lands, as Te Hapuku did.
This land has a rich history of serving the Māori people. It has provided sustenance and offered sanctuary when needed. Now, it stands to become the ground for sustainable production of medicinal crops. As a result, carries immense potential for all involved.
Our goal is to ensure that this venture benefits not only our investors but also the community. This embeds the legacy of Te Hapuku who held his community’s welfare in the highest regard. Like other local businesses in Hawkes Bay. We at Puāwai will contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of our people.
Te Hapuku's assent to the Treaty of Waitangi underlines his vision of a future. This had a emphasis on co-existence and trade for his people. A vision that he foresaw his people thriving moving into the future. In our quest to cultivate medicinal cannabis. We aspire to stay true to that vision. Bringing about prosperity through sustainable farming. In this respecting and preserving the integrity of our land, people, and culture.
In joining Puāwai, you would not only be contributing to a pioneering vision. But rather, becoming a part of a legacy that Te Hakupu envisioned. A legacy of respect and guardianship of the land. A legacy of growth for the community. A legacy for the promise of a brighter future.
Together, lets sow the seeds of change and reap the rewards of progress as Te Hapuku did.
Tūturu whiti whakamaua kia tina! Tina! Haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!
Our land
The Hawkes Bay region experiences high UV rays during the summer. Because of these long summer days coupled with ideal UV rays creates the ideal environment for medicinal cannabis cultivation. The locations soil has tested to be nutrient-rich. These results were then sent to the team in California for analysis. This was to create similar growing environments to the soil conditions in California. With likeness achieved Puawai's foundation for success will stand unmatched. Unmatched in premium quality as well as accessibility.
