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Joan Fernie Charitable Trust (JFCT)
A Charitable Farming Trust established through the generous gifting of three Hawke’s Bay farms by the late Miss Joan Fernie.
Joan Fernie Charitable Trust

A journey of history to modern best practice farming

The modernised Joan Fernie Charitable Trust will operate a profitable sustainable farming operation to financially support to organisations and communities principally in Hawke’s Bay.
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Our Properties

The Joan Fernie Trust operates three separate farms; Moeangiangi 3644 hectares and Mangatapiri (incorporating Okaihau) 3008 hectares which are large-scale pastoral farms. Chesterhope contains 567 hectares of productive flat land on the Expressway between Napier and Hastings.

Chesterhope, Pakowhai

Moeangiangi, Putorino

Mangatapiri, Elsthorpe
Joan Fernie Charitable Trust

The Trustees

The Trustees have a blend of skills to enable the farms to operate profitably and sustainably while optimising support for organisations and the community.

Mike Barham - Chair

Mike is a respected farming leader and director with a lifetime of farming and business experience. In addition, he has been instrumental in supporting the HB Rural Support Trust.

Ana Apatu
Ana is the CEO of the Wharariki Trust which seeks to improve the lives of whānau. Ana is a Hastings District Councillor and director of the Rescue Helicopter Trust.
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Edward Bostock
Edward is a Director at Bramwell Bate lawyers specialising in commercial, property, rural, and succession planning. Edward has been a JFCT trustee since 2017.
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Marcus Bousfield
Marcus grew up in Central Hawke’s Bay and is currently the ANZ Regional Manager. He has 17 years’ experience in commercial, corporate, and rural finance.
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Distributions On Hold

No distributions until the next financial year 2025-2026

Cyclone Gabrielle caused $3million of uninsured losses to JFCT.

To fund the restoration Trustees have decided to temporarily cease distributions until 2025-2026 financial year.

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News & Updates

The Trust will periodically update the community on news and developments ensuring a high level of transparency and community engagement.
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