Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust

Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust

Our Vision: Supporting and strengthening Bay of Plenty rural people and their communities through challenging times

The Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust is a charitable organisation set up to work with the rural community when times are tough on the farm or in the family. They are also part of a nationwide network of rural support trusts that assist rural individuals and communities during and after extreme weather and other adverse events. The Trust is there to help rural individuals and communities get back on their feet whether it’s from adverse event, biosecurity, or financial, animal welfare, health and wellbeing or personal challenges. The Trust is well connected with rural networks, rural professionals, health providers, Civil Defence, local and central Government agencies - making the Trust well placed to help. 

The Trust’s 0800 help line which is overseen by experienced Facilitators will help choose the right person to assist in resolving the challenge at hand. The Trust Facilitators are located throughout the region- they are rural people with local knowledge and experience. The Facilitator will travel to where they are needed, contact is one on one at a place that suits the individual.

Our services are free and confidential.

Contact us today on 0800 787 254, or complete the contact form on this page to email us in confidence.

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Call Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust now on 0800 787 254

If calling from a mobile phone please select  1 and then select  3 to be connected to BOP

 

Our People

Rural Support Trust are rural people and professionals that work directly with you to overcome challenges. Meet some of our team below:

Maia Warren - Trustee

Mary McTavish - Trustee/Rural Women NZ

Paul Edkins - Trustee/ Fruitgrowers Association

Brent Mountfort - Trustee/BOP Federated Farmers

Barry Roberts - Trustee

Sandy Scarrow - Trustee

Darryl Jensen - Trustee

Jody Malcolm – Trustee

Commence the Re-Fence Campaign - Gift a Tractor!

Commence the Re-Fence Campaign - Gift a Tractor!

Federated Farmers are proud to be supporting an inspiring initiative called "Commence the Re-Fence" in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabriele, which has been launched to provide support to the most affected farmers in rebuilding their fencing.
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Five Ways, Five Days – Make it happen for you!

Five Ways, Five Days – Make it happen for you!

Just like physical health, we all need to actively look after our mental health. Mental Health Awareness week (18-24 September) is run each year by the Mental Health Foundation.  

September 18, 2023 0 Comments
Support package for growers, farmers and businesses affected by North Island weather events

Support package for growers, farmers and businesses affected by North Island weather events

The package will be available to businesses in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, Hawke's Bay, Tararua, and Wairarapa. 

July 4, 2023 0 Comments
Government approves $23 million boost to the cyclone grant for farmers and growers

Government approves $23 million boost to the cyclone grant for farmers and growers

The Government is providing a further $23 million to support more farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners, and rural communities as they recover from Cyclone Gabrielle, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced.

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Upcoming Local Events

Help and resources available to you...

National

DairyNZ
0800 4 324 7969

Beef + Lamb NZ
0800 733 466

HORTNZ
0508 467 869

NZ Young Farmers
0800 699 346

Federated Farmers
0800 327 646

Dairy Women's Network
0800 396 748

OSPRI/NAIT
0800 482 463
 

 

Lifeline
0800 543 354 or 09 522 2999 or Free text 4357 (HELP)

Youthline
0800 376 633

Samaritans
0800 726 666

Alcohol Drug Helpline
0800 787 797

Gambling Helpline
0800 654 655

Rural Women New Zealand
0800 256 467

Rural Employee Scheme
0800 694 121

Rural Support Trust NZ

Donations to the Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust are gratefully accepted

We are a voluntary Charitable Trust and would welcome your donation to help us continue
supporting our Rural Families.

All donations will be used to support your rural community.

Bank Account: ​Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust

Account Number: 06-0489-0160308-000

or click on the link below


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