Ruapehu-Whanganui News & Events

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

Rural Riders - Mountain biking for our rural community in Taupo, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Mt Hutt and Manawatu.

Rural Riders is back!! Come along with your family and friends to your local free Rural Riders event this summer! Bring your mountain or e-bike and enjoy an hour or two on the track with a nice...

November 8, 2022 0 Comments

Surfing for Farmers

Surfing for Farmers Goldpine visited Midway Beach in Gisborne for a chance to check out the well-being initiative, Surfing for Farmers. Founded by Gisborne-local Stephen Thomson in 2018,...

July 21, 2022 0 Comments

Essential Freshwater Social Impact Report

Over the past 18 months the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust has seen and felt the anxiety, nervousness and the fear of the unknown increase within our community as new polices from the...

November 2, 2021 0 Comments

Time Out Tour - Ashburton, Mid Canterbury

The Rural Support Trust, in proud partnership with ANZ, Bayleys, BDO, Datamars Livestock, Fonterra, and Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), are excited to bring...

11/28/2023 6:15 PM - 10:00 PM 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

SIDE - South Island Dairy Event, Lincoln, Canterbury. Save the Date

The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) is a two day conference for farmers, led by farmers Established in 1998, we provide a forum for those involved in the South Island dairy industry to evaluate...

6/25/2024 - 6/26/2024 0 Comments

Time Out Tour - Resource Booklet

The Rural Support Trust is thrilled to be working alongside our Time Out Tour partners to deliver these events over the next three years. With the generous support of our partners, we can...

October 20, 2022 0 Comments