Ruapehu-Whanganui News & Events

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 18, 2023 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

Shear 4 a Cause 24-hour Shearathon

The Southland and Otago Rural Support Trusts were involved in this amazing event, which was held over Waitangi Weekend 2023.

February 12, 2023 0 Comments

Managing Flystrike and Lice

Effective prevention and treatment of flystrike and lice involves a multi-pronged approach. This booklet aims to provide you with the detail you need to: a) Understand the pests’...

February 12, 2023 0 Comments

Fire Season Status

This map shows the fire season status as of 1pm Friday 27 January 2023.

January 29, 2023 0 Comments

Cyclying Waitaki - Calect Ride Strong

Written by: Kirsten Stevenson In keeping with Farmstrong’s key messages about staying connected and keeping active, Cycling Waitaki has organised Ride Strong – a...

December 19, 2022 0 Comments

Southern (Otago & Southland) Seasonal Employment Calendar

This calendar is an amazing resource combining a huge amount of useful data into one essential tool for those seeking jobs in the south. It combines: regions; industries; pay rates; months; roles;...

October 10, 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

My COVID19 Factsheet and Plan

In this document you will find an easy to follow COVID19 factsheet and planning tool to ensure you know what to expect and have what you need if you have to isolate.

February 13, 2022 0 Comments

Resilience Strategies for Coping with Coronavirus.

A document from NZ Institute of Wellness and Resilience

August 27, 2021 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

Southern Field Days - Waimumu, Southland

Southern Field Days 2024 will be a jam packed few days, as well as hundreds of great exhibitors from all around the country showcasing the latest in rural machinery and technology, we also run...

August 12, 2023 0 Comments