Northland Rural Support Trust

Northland Rural Support Trust

Our vision: Supporting connected, empowered and resilient rural communities 

The Northland Rural Support Trust is a charitable organisation set up to work with rural communities when times get tough - ranging from biosecurity and employment issues to financial, animal welfare, and health and wellbeing challenges. 

We're also part of a nationwide network which helps rural people and their families during and after extreme weather or events which affect livelihoods. This includes pastoral farming, forestry, horticulture and other land-based activities.

The Trust has access to rural networks and professionals, health services and providers, local and central government agencies, and Civil Defence, allowing us to be well placed to assist in times of need.

Free and confidential help is available through the Trust's coordinator, and contact is one-on-one at a place that suits you.  Our experienced team of facilitators are rural people with local knowledge who have faced the challenges that rural life brings.

 

 

Email Us

Call Northland Rural Support Trust now on 0800 787 254

then select option #1, then option #1

Our People

Trustees

  • Michelle Ruddell, Chair - Farming 
  • Neil MacMillan, Deputy Chair - Farming  
  • Penny Smart, Treasurer - Professional 
  • Helen Moodie, Secretary - Rural Professional  
  • Ann Kearney - Farming
  • Aaron Baker - Rural Professional
  • Veronica Gillett - Rural Professional
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.
December 11, 2023 0 Comments
Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery - advice, support, and funding from MPI

Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery - advice, support, and funding from MPI

A new package of financial support announced by the Government on 29 June is now available for businesses, orchards, and farms affected by the North Island weather events in early 2023.
It’s available to businesses in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, Hawke's Bay, Tararua, and Wairarapa.

August 1, 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.

April 6, 2023 0 Comments

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

We are a charitable trust and would welcome your donation to help us continue
supporting our rural communities.

You can make a donation via bank deposit to:
ASB Whangarei, 12-3175-0013712-00 and click here to request a receipt.


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With thanks to our Principal Sponsors
 
Thanks to our Time Out Tour partners