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The investment gives Nāti Growth exposure to one of New Zealand’s leading food production businesses.
Mainland is New Zealand’s largest egg producer and supplier, with operations spanning the full value chain from feed production to national retail distribution. The company through its well-established brands supply eggs across free-range, barn and colony formats, operating farms across the North and South Islands, and has established relationships with all major retailers.
Nāti Growth CEO Henare Walker says the investment reflects Nāti Growth’s disciplined approach to building a diversified portfolio capable of delivering sustainable long-term returns for Ngāti Porou.
“Every investment we make is considered through an intergenerational lens — what it can contribute today and how it can strengthen the opportunities available to Ngāti Porou tomorrow.
“Mainland is a leading New Zealand business, marketing well known kiwi brands, operating at a national scale in an essential part of the food sector. Its strong market position and integrated business model make it a compelling long-term investment.
“The investment broadens our exposure to the food production sector and supports our overall Nāti 2050 strategy of building a stronger, more diversified and resilient economic base for Ngāti Porou.”
About Nāti Growth
Nāti Growth is the economic arm of Ngāti Porou, responsible for protecting and growing the commercial asset base of the iwi.
Its investment approach is focused on building a diversified and resilient portfolio capable of generating sustainable long-term returns and supporting distributions to Ngāti Porou, while identifying opportunities that align with the long-term aspirations of the iwi and its people.