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Rural Support Trust announces inaugural General Manager Maria Shanks
Rural Support Trust announces inaugural General Manager Maria Shanks
Posted: May 9, 2023

Rural Support Trust announces inaugural General Manager Maria Shanks

As farmers and growers continue to face increased pressure as a result of adverse events and economic hardship, the New Zealand Rural Support Trust is responding to the increase in demand for its...
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New Coordinator joins the East Coast Rural Support Trust, representing Tairāwhiti.
New Coordinator joins the East Coast Rural Support Trust, representing Tairāwhiti.
Posted: Mar 23, 2023

New Coordinator joins the East Coast Rural Support Trust, representing Tairāwhiti.

Vicki Crosswell recently caught up with Murray Robertson from the Gisborne Herald about her new coordinator role.

Vicki Crosswell has spent the past 11 years supporting the victims of crime and tragedy here and elsewhere. She is stepping into a role to assist farmers who need help in Tairāwhiti, as the new...
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Surfing for Farmers are Pitching In with the Flood Recovery
Surfing for Farmers are Pitching In with the Flood Recovery
Posted: Mar 1, 2023

Surfing for Farmers are Pitching In with the Flood Recovery

You buy we will donate - Flood Recovery Fund

Surfing For Farmers is keen to get in a support where we can.
We will donate all margins from all SFF kit sold to the Flood Relief Fund.  

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Rural Support Trust National Office - Givealittle Page is open for donations
Rural Support Trust National Office - Givealittle Page is open for donations
Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Rural Support Trust National Office - Givealittle Page is open for donations

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Focus on the clean-up, not tax deadlines
Focus on the clean-up, not tax deadlines
Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Focus on the clean-up, not tax deadlines

IRD is telling Cyclone Gabrielle-impacted farmers to 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...
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National Feed Coordination Service - Cyclone Gabrielle
National Feed Coordination Service - Cyclone Gabrielle
Posted: Feb 18, 2023

National Feed Coordination Service - Cyclone Gabrielle

Federated Farmers have been contracted by the Ministry for Primary Industries to reactivate the National Feed Coordination Service

Federated Farmers have been contracted by the Ministry for Primary Industries to reactivate the National Feed Coordination Service
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What to do if your home has been flooded
What to do if your home has been flooded
Posted: Feb 17, 2023

What to do if your home has been flooded

If your home has been affected by the cyclone, when the time comes to clean up and deal with flood-contaminated items, here is what you need to know:

Remember that if you have been evacuated, returning home may not be safe even when the floodwaters have receded. Listen to emergency services and local Civil Defence authorities; don’t...
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Initial recovery mobilisation fund to help farmers and growers hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Initial recovery mobilisation fund to help farmers and growers hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
Posted: Feb 16, 2023

Initial recovery mobilisation fund to help farmers and growers hit by Cyclone Gabrielle

The Government is providing an initial $4 million to help farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners and rural communities.

The Government is providing an initial $4 million to help farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate recovery efforts from Cyclone Gabrielle.
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