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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, Tairāwhiti, 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 Māori 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 they go through the clean-up and rebuilding phases.

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.

February 23, 2023 0 Comments
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.

February 23, 2023 0 Comments
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 Māori owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate recovery efforts from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Insurance Advice from FMG post Cyclone Gabrielle

Insurance Advice from FMG post Cyclone Gabrielle

FMG know many people are beginning to turn their heads to assessing damage and making a claim.

To help they have provided some advice.

Floods and Health - advice from Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health

Floods and Health - advice from Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health

During flooding, listen to your local radio stations for civil defence advice and follow instructions. Afterwards, it’s important to make sure your food and water aren’t contaminated, and to clean...

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NZ Young Farmers and Rural Support Trust join forces to enhance wellbeing

NZ Young Farmers and Rural Support Trust join forces to enhance wellbeing

Rural Support Trust (RST) and New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their collaborative efforts in supporting and empowering rural communities across New Zealand.

September 25, 2023 0 Comments
Dairy Women's Network - Navigating Dairy's New Landscape: 7 Steps to Surviving the Payout Challenge

Dairy Women's Network - Navigating Dairy's New Landscape: 7 Steps to Surviving the Payout Challenge

The dairy industry has been under immense pressure over the last 18 months and has faced challenges on many fronts including compliance and increased costs such as feed, fertilizer and fuel. The announcement of a drop in this season’s forecast payout could be the biggest challenge that farmers face over the next period of time.

September 20, 2023 0 Comments
Feed for Thought Podcast with Pioneer Brand Product hosts Ian Williams and Matte Kirk

Feed for Thought Podcast with Pioneer Brand Product hosts Ian Williams and Matte Kirk

Listen to their catch up with Mike Green who explains what the RST does in your community

September 20, 2023 0 Comments
Treat yourself like you would a broken tractor, says Rural Support Trust

Treat yourself like you would a broken tractor, says Rural Support Trust

Ease up and take one step at a time' is one piece of advice to farmers and growers suffering after calamitous weather this year. People struggling with their mental health often try to work harder, hoping that will relieve the pressure, says Rural Support Taranaki chair Mike Green. "You're better off slowing down," he tells...
September 18, 2023 0 Comments
High stress in rural NZ

High stress in rural NZ

Rural Support Trusts around the country are having to significantly increase their staff to deal with growing stress in rural areas in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle and other adverse weather events.

September 18, 2023 0 Comments
Tending to mental health on farm -

Tending to mental health on farm -

Farmers Weekly In Focus podcast with Bryan Gibson - 20 minutes

September 18, 2023 0 Comments
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 is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month

Vaginal cancer is a rare cancer that's found anywhere in the vag1na. The HPV vaccine can prevent the HPV responsible for most vaginal, vulval and cervical cancers. Vaginal cancer can develop even if you...
It’s never too early to understand suicide prevention

It’s never too early to understand suicide prevention

For each man who takes his own life, over one hundred people around him are directly impacted. So we can play a part: check in on your mates if and when signs of poor mental health appear.

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