Who we are
Championing New Zealand's food and fibre sector
Te Hono is a partnership between the leaders of Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and fibre sector companies, iwi and government agencies.
We have a vision for Aotearoa New Zealand to be a global food and fibre exemplar - economically, environmentally and socially; a vision of our primary sector that will contribute to ensuring our country is a place where our children and their children want to live, work and thrive.
Capturing more value for New Zealand's primary sector
To achieve this vision, we have set ourselves a mission to capture more value for New Zealand from our primary sector products. We are leading the charge to transform the way the sector operates from being predominantly focused on export volume, under a commodity-based trading model to a value-based model; producing and exporting products of higher consumer value, whilst acknowledging the precious nature of the resources that make this possible. This is the work of every person, company and organisation that makes up the Te Hono partnership.
Our values
Te Hono means to connect and comes from a broader concept of Hono Tangata, Hono Whenua, Hono ki te ao. The English translation of this meaning is strengthening relationships by linking to the land and connecting to the world. Our actions are guided by this concept - we connect to each other, to our land and to the world in order to create the New Zealand we envision.
Our leadership
Te Hono is governed by a steering committee that consists of leaders from within New Zealand's food and fibre sector and the broader primary sector who provide guidance to Te Hono management.
Hono Tangata
Hono Whenua
Hono ki te ao
Strengthening relationships
by linking to the land and connecting to the world.
Steering Committee
Primary sector partnerships
Te Hono is driving the transformation of the New Zealand primary sector from volume to value. At the heart of this commitment are high calibre organisations that are our proud sponsors and partners.
In addition to the ongoing support from our partners, Te Hono is also pleased to be sponsored by AGMARDT and the Ministry for Primary Industries for various events and initiatives that align with their work programmes.
