Pahiwi rams are bred using the best available recording systems and modern science to ensure rapid genetic gains within the Romney and Suffolk flocks. We are committed to breeding high performance, low input sheep for progressive farmers.

 

 

Farms

Hessett

Hessett/ Parkhill-

These two properties were home to the Pahiwi Romney flock when established by Pat Tennent in 1956. Tom Tennent is now the 4th generation of the family farming these properties. Very much a family affair the farms have a proud history of production and sustainability. Tom and wife Anna were finalists in the Ballance Farm Environment awards in 2025, winning the livestock and biodiversity sections.

Otoka 

Otoka is a 290 hectare property located in the Flemington district south of Wapiukurau. Here we run all recorded ewes and replacements. Otoka is a mix of rolling to steep hill country with 25 ha of flat and is well suited to the intensive recording we carry out to breed for efficient healthy breeding stock.

All recorded and commercial ewes are run together at higher stocking rates at 11/ha wintered, our strict culling regimes ensure that only the top performers remain in the flock. Sheep cattle ratios of 80:20 ensure there is always selection pressure on sheep. Ram lambs are mob grazed from weaning as are the ewe lambs to aid in the selection process. Ewe hogget mating is standard practice.
With sustainability a big focus we have a number of strategies to protect and enhance Otoka. Annual erosion control is underway on some of the steep areas susceptible to slipping while native plantings have enhanced waterways, retired dams and marginal areas of the farm. Some new grasses and summer feed are grown to protect against the summer dry conditions typical for Central Hawkes Bay.
A recently purchased 92 hectare farm near Otoka has replaced the previous selling venue over near Takapau. Located a handy 4 kms from Otoka, the Pahiwi ram selling venue is well set up for clients to come and select rams during November when private sales commence.
Please feel free to contact us for further enquiries, or to inspect stock.
Sincerely,
Rob and Dave Tennent.