Posted: Nov 29, 2022
A surf therapy initiative helping improve mental health and wellbeing in New Zealand rural communities is returning to beaches across the country.
"Surfing for Farmers is for everyone. We hope to see our regulars back again and look forward to new participants coming along and joining in on the buzz”, says Stephen Thomson.
Posted: Sep 13, 2022
Fonterra and the Rural Support Trust (RST) areproud to announce a three-year partnership to support rural New Zealanders by improving access to wellbeing and resilience services for farming families who are doing it tough.
Fonterra and the Rural Support Trust announced a three year partnership to improve access to wellbeing and resilience services for farming families who are doing it tough. The first priority...
Posted: Aug 22, 2022
Following a government contribution of $200,000, the fund is now able to accept donations from the public.
Following a government contribution of $200,000, the fund is now able to accept donations from the public.
Posted: Aug 22, 2022
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, unlocking Government support
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,...
Posted: Aug 21, 2022
Federated Farmers are taking registrations for those interested in helping or offers of support for Flood-affected farmers.
Flood Recovery for Top of the South
Posted: Aug 21, 2022
Federated Farmers are looking for Surplus Feed
Flooding - Top of the South
As you will be aware there has been severe damage to some areas in the top of the South Island with major flooding, farms still underwater and road closures...
Posted: Jun 18, 2022
The Top Six Inches - breaking the mental unwellness stigma by starting a conversation
To combat the silence and stigma related to mental unwellness, Taranaki born and bred artist Paul Rangiwahia created "The Top Six Inches" using the analogy for not...