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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, Tairฤwhiti, Hawke's Bay, Tararua, and Wairarapa. 

July 4, 2023 0 Comments
Cyclone Gabrielle - Farmer and Grower Recovery Grants 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle - Farmer and Grower Recovery Grants 2023

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has $51 million to help farmers and growers, including whenua Mฤori owners, to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle. This funding is intended to assist farmers and growers in getting back to productivity as quickly as possible.

March 18, 2023 0 Comments
Ballance Donates $1 million to Rural Support Trust

Ballance Donates $1 million to Rural Support Trust

Ballance will work with the Rural Support Trust, a national organisation run by a team of 350 people – rural people supporting rural people. The Trust has the reach and services to help with the recovery journey, walking alongside people in need providing mental health and practical support as...
February 28, 2023 0 Comments
Rural Support Trust National Office - Givealittle Page is open for donations

Rural Support Trust National Office - Givealittle Page is open for donations

February 23, 2023 0 Comments
Focus on the clean-up, not tax deadlines

Focus on the clean-up, not tax deadlines

IRD is telling cyclone-impacted farmers to focus on the clean-up, not tax deadlines. “You do not need to call us right now,” Rata Kamau, of IRD’s Small and Medium Enterprises section said.
Further support announced for those significantly affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

Further support announced for those significantly affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

The Government is providing $25 million for recovery grants to help undertake urgent work, including fencing, and clearing silt to save fruit trees and vines. Applications open tomorrow.

Initial recovery mobilisation fund to help farmers and growers hit by Cyclone Gabrielle

Initial recovery mobilisation fund to help farmers and growers hit by Cyclone Gabrielle

The Government is providing an initial $4 million to help farmers, growers, whenua Mฤori owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate recovery efforts from Cyclone Gabrielle.

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

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. 

September 6, 2024 0 Comments
B+LNZ Rural Leadership Advancement Scholarship 2025

B+LNZ Rural Leadership Advancement Scholarship 2025

As part of this initiative, B+LNZ will sponsor two sheep and beef farmers to participate in the NZ Rural Leader’s Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme in 2025. Each successful candidate will be paired with a B+LNZ mentor relevant to their area of interest, with a tailored mentoring programme developed around them. 

September 5, 2024 0 Comments
Life After Death โ€“ A Brief Look at Estate Administrartion

Life After Death โ€“ A Brief Look at Estate Administrartion

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”.

September 4, 2024 0 Comments
Drought support increased for North Canterbury Farmers

Drought support increased for North Canterbury Farmers

The government is boosting support for farmers impacted by the ongoing drought in North Canterbury, Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson announced on the 14th August 2024.

August 21, 2024 0 Comments
Support your new staff to avoid milk contamination - Advice for Farmers from FMG

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 milk contamination.

August 19, 2024 0 Comments
National Rural Support Trust Chair to Step Down

National Rural Support Trust Chair to Step Down

Neil has Chaired the National Trust since its inception in 2017 and been instrumental in leading its growth and development.

August 12, 2024 0 Comments
Bird flu - what do I need to know?

Bird flu - what do I need to know?

Eradication is unlikely to be an option if a highly contagious strain of bird flu reaches New Zealand and establishes itself in wild birds, the Ministry for Primary Industries’ chief veterinary officer Mary...
Keeping Well on the Farm

Keeping Well on the Farm

In a sea of jumpers and puffer jackets, in a packed-out community hall on a chilly winter evening in the southern town of Winton (attending a Time Out Tour), Tyler Langford describes the experience of watching her...
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust are committed to improving literacy levels in rural or isolated communities.

Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust are committed to improving literacy levels in rural or isolated communities.

Their program uses volunteer coaches who provide 30 minuet - 60 minute sessions, up to 2-3 times a week, over the internet or phone. They believe everyone should have access to the literacy help they need to...

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