Chris Torkington

Chris is 17 years old and came to Waipaoa from a farming background. He enjoys farming, pig hunting and anything to do with rugby - playing, watching and talking about it. Like most young farmers he dreams of driving to his own farm in his toyota hilux. Check out his profile below.

Name: Chris Torkington

Home: Wairoa/ Waikaremoana

Background: Farming

Age: 17

Nickname: None

Favourite music: Anything

Favourite movie: The Hangover

Favourite TV program: Two and a Half Men

Best meal: Roast

Hobbies and interests: Farming, Pig Hunting, Rugby

Biggest influence on career: The Old Man

Who would play you in your life story? ME

Who is a famous person you would most like to meet and why?

Dream car: Toyota Hilux

If you weren’t a cadet, what would you be doing? Working on a small farm with someone that is willing to teach me.

Reason for enrolling at Waipaoa: I feel it is the best start anyone could get to a career in the farming industry.  

In ten years time, what will you be doing? Farm manager/ Owner