Manawatu-Rangitikei News & Events

The Rai Valley Community Shindig - Rai Valley, Top of the South

Dust off your dancing boots and book a babysitter! Have we got a great reason to get off the farm, out of the house and enjoy a great night out!

9/29/2023 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM 0 Comments

Funding to get advice for struggling farmers

This is an initiative funded by banks and the government offering support for farmers and growers struggling with business debt.

August 11, 2023 0 Comments

Mayor Relief Fund - Nelson-Tasman Floods

Following a government contribution of $200,000, the fund is now able to accept donations from the public.

August 22, 2022 0 Comments

Support for storm stricken farmers in Top of South and Far North

Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor has classified severe weather that affected farmers and growers in the Top-of-the-South and the Far North District as a medium-scale adverse event,...

August 22, 2022 0 Comments

Top of the South Flood Recovery

Flood Recovery for Top of the South

August 21, 2022 0 Comments

MAYORAL RELIEF FUND FOR FEBRUARY 2022 FLOODS

Farmers impacted by the February 2022 floods can now apply to the Mayoral Relief Fund.

March 22, 2022 0 Comments

A Farmer's Perspective

A local dairy farmer recently tested positive for Covid. This is their story as told to Nelson Federated Farmers, of how having a plan helped their family manage their business and home with as...

March 14, 2022 0 Comments

During and after a flood

A flood can be devasting, affecting livestock, land and buildings. Here are tips on how to deal with post flooding. Call us now if you are unsure where to start - 0800 787 254

February 19, 2022 0 Comments

February 2022 Flooding - West Coast and Top of the South

Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor has classified the severe weather that’s affected the West Coast and Top of the South as a...

February 19, 2022 0 Comments

Surfing for Farmers - Marlborough

Marlborough is lucky enough to have just been added to the Surfing for Farmers areas.

November 22, 2021 0 Comments

The New Zealand Agricultural Show, Christchurch, Canterbury

Annual Canterbury A&P Show (The NZ Agricultural Show) in Christchurch.

Tickets on sale now!

11/15/2023 - 11/17/2023 0 Comments

AgFest West Coast, Greymouth

AgFest recognises the importance of the agricultural sector on the West Coast. The purpose of the event is to give people in the rural sector the opportunity to showcase their business, to...

4/12/2024 - 4/13/2024 0 Comments