Palace Wheki

Palace was born in the Waikato and moved to Motueka with my family when he was young, and it is where I've grown up surrounded by orchards and the horticulture industry. Palace currently works as an Orchard Hand at Tyrella Orchards where he enjoys being part of the hands-on work that goes into producing quality fruit. He is entering the competition for the challenge and the chance to push myself, but also for the opportunity to meet and learn from other people in the industry. Outside of work Palace enjoys playing netball, or out on the water doing Waka Ama, otherwise she like's to enjoy quality time with family and friends.