Good Yarn Workshops:

• KAIKOURA - Wednesday 9th May 10.30pm - 2pm Lobster Inn
• CULVERDEN - Thursday 10th May 10.30pm - 2pm Rugby Clubrooms

 
People who live and work on the land have to cope with a number of challenges – from long working hours to unexpected weather events, isolation and financial pressure. They’re all factors that can affect their mental wellbeing. To take care of yourself, and be able to help others,  one of the best things you can do is talk.
GoodYarn is a hands-on workshop that will give you the practical tools and confidence to be able to talk to people in rural communities about mental health.
All GoodYarn workshops are run by experienced facilitators who have a wealth of knowledge of the rural sector.
‘Very useful and targeted at rural concerns. Practically focused.’ ‘Excellent workshop, Everyone can learn something from it.’ ‘Non-confrontational approach. Realistic, relaxed, relevant.’ – GoodYarn workshop participants
Numbers are limited. Register today

It’s easy to see if there’s a flood or an earthquake, but drought’s an odd one to call. When does a dry spell become a drought?

Dry spells and droughts are part of life for many farmers across New Zealand. Farmers monitor their local conditions, plan for dry weather, and make tough decisions early.

MPI doesn’t declare droughts, but help to identify if the impacts of a drought on the primary sector should be classified as a medium- or large-scale adverse event, under the criteria in the Primary Sector Recovery Policy.