Manawatu Rural Support Family Trust

Manawatu-Rangitikei Rural Family Support Trust

The Manawatu-Rangitikei Rural Family Support Trust was established to support farming families when times on the farm or within the family are tough.

This can include personal mental well-being, family relationships, farming difficulties, employment relationships, animal welfare concerns, financial difficulties and adverse climatic events and biosecurity incursions.

The Trust is there to help farming families and their community to recover from these challenges and build personal resilience.

The Trust is well connected to rural networks, rural professionals, health providers, Emergency Management ( Civil Defence) and local and Central Government agencies, the Trust provides a free confidential service and works with you to achieve positive outcomes for you, your family and your farming business.

For free and confidential help, contact us today on 0800 787 254 or complete the contact form on this page.

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Call the Manawatu-Rangitikei Rural Family Support Trust 

now on 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)

If calling from a landline you will be automatically connected to the duty coordinator, 

if calling from a mobile please  select option 2, then option 3 for Manawatu-Rangitikei

Our People

Trustees

  • Ellen Bartlett - Trust Chairperson
  • Margaret Millard - Trustee
  • Murray Holdaway - Trustee
  • Robert Ervine - Trustee
  • Bryan Rendle - Trustee
  • Jeremy Neild - Trust Administrator
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

Upcoming Local Events

Help and resources available to you...

National

DairyNZ
0800 4 324 7969
www.dairynz.co.nz

Beef + Lamb NZ
0800 733 466
www.beeflambnz.com

HORTNZ
0508 467 869
www.hortnz.co.nz 

NZ Young Farmers
03 344 2473
www.youngfarmers.co.nz

Federated Farmers
0800 327 646
www.fedfarm.org.nz

Dairy Womens Network
0800 396 748
www.dwn.co.nz

Ospri/Nait
0800 482 463
www.ospri.co.nz

 

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 voluntary Charitable Trust and would welcome your donation to help us continue
supporting our Rural Families.


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Thanks to our Time Out Tour partners