Winner of the Ravensdown-PKW scholarship

Winner of the Ravensdown-PKW scholarship taking on the environment

Alana Mako is this year’s deserved winner of the Ravensdown-PKW University Scholarship of $5,000 a year, granted for sons and daughters of the Maori Incorporation Parininihi Ki Waitotara (PKW) members.

Alana is in her third year at Massey University studying a Bachelor of Resource and Environment Planning, minoring in Geography. She is thankful for the support to not only complete her study but get involved with Ravensdown’s Regional Team for further learning opportunities.

“It’s nice to know that PKW and Ravensdown support students in agricultural related studies,” Alana said.

“I’m absolutely stoked to be given the funding and have a chance to apply what I’ve learned in my studies out in the field.”

Mike Manning, Ravensdown’s General Manager of Research and Development, and the PKW judges selected Mako for her well-reasoned view of what sustainable agriculture looks like.

“I was really impressed by Alana’s values, attitude and priorities when it comes to achieving a sustainable future for agriculture,” Mike said.

“Ravensdown’s scholarship is about supporting the next generation of farmers not only by gaining the academic knowledge but by putting that knowledge to practical use with our team of expert advisors on the ground.”

Mako added, “For me it’s about ensuring that the environment doesn’t face further degradation while being able to farm sustainably, both economically and environmentally. I’m really grateful for the opportunity.”

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