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Sep
2023

Fonterra Families helping NZ Families

Fonterra Charitable Giving - When times are tough, it's our farmers who dig in to support each other and their communities - that's what being part of a Co-op is all about. Right now, many in the communities we live and work in could do with some of that help.

Teamwork helping farmers in the Tararua

As recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle in Tararua slowly begins in the rural sector, practical measures and public generosity are combining to help ensure that when farmers are ready to begin the long haul back to prosperity there will be local help.

March 19, 2023 0 Comments

Alliance Group Donates $200,000 To The East Coast Rural Support Trust

In response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, Alliance Group today announced a comprehensive support package for the region with a focus on farmers badly impacted on the East Coast of the North Island.

March 18, 2023 0 Comments

Ballance donates $1million to Rural Support Trust

In response to the devastation caused to rural communities by recent weather events through-out New Zealand, Ballance Agri-Nutrients is funding a comprehensive relief package to provide on the ground support.

March 17, 2023 0 Comments

Hugo Charitable Trust donates to the Rural Support Trust

The Trustees of the Hugo Charitable Trust recently donated $50,000 to the Rural Support Trust National Ooffice, to distribute to the areas and farmers most affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

March 17, 2023 0 Comments

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Jun
2025

Auckland Council Community Wellbeing Fund Supports Rural Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Tai Tokerau and Waikato Rural Support are thrilled to express our sincere gratitude for the generous assistance from the Auckland Council's community wellbeing fund.

Rural Support demonstrates strong impact for rural communities

A new social impact report demonstrates the impact of the Rural Support Trust to support and strengthen rural communities.

May 6, 2025 0 Comments

Rural Riders all go for the 2024-2025 Season

2024-25 locations are here. Absolutely stoked to see this initiative heading into its fourth season. Starting November.

November 15, 2024 0 Comments

Outward Bound Anakiwa

November 1, 2024 0 Comments

The Big Wet - Dealing with the endless Southland Wet!

October 18, 2024 0 Comments

Extra Government support for farmers and growers in Southland and parts of Otago.

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay MP, and Rural Communities Minister

October 4, 2024 0 Comments

Banks Increase Funding to Support Farmers in Need

Banks are stepping up to fully fund the Farm Business Advice Fund for farmers who are under considerable business pressure, as well as continuing their sponsorship of the National Rural Support Trust.

September 26, 2024 0 Comments

Rural Women's Mental Health Podcast Series with Ag in Conversation

Ag in Conversation are excited to launch a podcast series focused on Rural Women’s Mental Health.

Life After Death – A Brief Look at Estate Administration

We spend our lives growing our wealth and building our “empire”. But what happens to it when we die? We receive phone calls daily asking, “my loved one passed away, now what”.

Support your new staff to avoid milk contamination - Advice for Farmers from FMG

You may have new sharemilkers, contract milker or employees on board following this year’s farm change over day. FMG suggests now’s a good time to go over with them how your milking shed works to avoid...