Waikato-Hauraki-Coromandel News & Events

Getting through this Dry Period

Getting through this Dry Period

We all know dry spells and droughts can be long and relentless. Now is the time to seek help and plan for the next few months. There are a range of options available to support you...
May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Rural Change Wellbeing Programme to merge with Rural Support Trust

Rural Change Wellbeing Programme to merge with Rural Support Trust

The Rural Change programme which provided free private mental health professional sessions to the rural industry

April 29, 2024 0 Comments
𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀

We know it’s incredibly tough right now with large parts of the country currently farming through drought conditions and feed shortages.

April 9, 2024 0 Comments
Rural Champions - Nominations now open!

Rural Champions - Nominations now open!

Last year, the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life celebrated Year of the Farmer, a hugely successful initiative championing the work and community contributions of our farmers...
April 2, 2024 0 Comments
Government announces drought support for Canterbury and Otago

Government announces drought support for Canterbury and Otago

The Coalition Government is expanding the medium-scale adverse event classification in place for the Marlborough, Nelson, and Tasman districts to cover the Canterbury and Otago regions,...
March 25, 2024 0 Comments
The Hurunui Shearing Museum Tour-North Canterbury

The Hurunui Shearing Museum Tour-North Canterbury

5/24/2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 0 Comments
Fish n Chip Night - Hororata, North Canterbury

Fish n Chip Night - Hororata, North Canterbury

We look forward to seeing the farming community  take some time away from your daily chores and join us for a feed of Fish n Chips on us !

5/24/2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 0 Comments
It's our Shout! Waiau, North Canterbury

It's our Shout! Waiau, North Canterbury

Take a break from the farm and enjoy a cuppa, snack from Pams Coffee Cart from 11.30am

5/17/2024 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM 0 Comments
Time Out Tour - Lincoln University, Lincoln, Canterbury

Time Out Tour - Lincoln University, Lincoln, Canterbury

The Rural Support Trust, in proud partnership with ANZ, Bayleys, BDO, Datamars Livestock, Fonterra, and Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), are excited to bring Matt...
9/25/2024 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 0 Comments
South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

This is one of the oldest and largest agricultural events in the South Island; going back 70 years, it focuses on opportunities to view machines in their working state and reinforcing the...
3/26/2025 8:30 AM - 3/28/2025 4:00 PM 0 Comments
SIDE - South Island Dairy Event, Lincoln, Canterbury

SIDE - South Island Dairy Event, Lincoln, Canterbury

The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) is a two day conference for farmers, led by farmers Established in 1998, we provide a forum for those involved in the South Island dairy industry to evaluate...
6/24/2024 - 6/26/2024 0 Comments

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