Photo: Peter de Graaf

A pre-harvest karakia at a Kerikeri kiwifruit orchard reflects growing recognition of tikanga Māori in the country's horticulture industry, a Northland iwi leader says.

About 100 people - including workers, shareholders and business leaders - are expected at Friday's blessing at Pukerau Orchard, which has been owned by Ngāti Hine Forestry Trust since 2018.

Trust chairman Pita Tipene said the karaki

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