Английская Википедия:Ahuwhenua
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use New Zealand English Шаблон:Māori sidebar Ahuwhenua is a principle in Māori culture, relating to industrious cultivation of land. In modern times, the word typically refers to a type of land management trust for indigenous lands in New Zealand, and to the Ahuwhenua Trophy, an annual agricultural award.
Concept
Ahuwhenua is a traditional concept relating to horticultural activity, such as gardening and harvesting. Ahunwhenua was seen as a noble trait, and the ability to provide for family through agricultural cultivation.[1] Over time, the word ahuwhenua in Māori language began to adopt a meaning similar to the English word industrious, and could refer to contexts outside of farming.[1]
Ahu Whenua Trusts are a modern form of land management, where Māori land owned by multiple owners is managed together. This type of trust was first legally developed as a part of the Te Ture Whenua Maori Act (1993), however similar structures have been in place since the Maori Affairs Act (1953), where they were known as 438 Trusts[2] Ahu Whenua Trusts are the most common form of administration for agricultural Māori land in New Zealand.[2] Ahu Whenua Trusts were created as a method to combat the fragmentation of Māori land titles, an issue that had been accelerated by the establishment of the Māori Land Court in 1865.[3]
Ahuwhenua Trophy
From 1932 to 1990, the Department of Māori Affairs had an annual award, the Ahuwhenua Trophy, celebrating the best Māori farmers in Aotearoa.[1][4] The award was established by politician Āpirana Ngata, as a way to promote European-style farming methods among traditional farmers, and improve the economic prosperity of Māori.[4] The award was revived in 2003.[4]
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