In just three years the Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust's beef farm in Northland was able to boast a "million-dollar herd" on its rehabilitated whenua, winning the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy in 2025. But this year the farm has been hit by floods and mudslides from intense weather events. Sally Round paid a visit to see how the farm has coped.

You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here, and the Ahuwhenua Trophy, here.

With thanks to:

• Wess Wetere
• Matthew Payne
• Kirean Wetere
• Ahuwhenua Trophy

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details