North Canterbury Rural Support Trust

North Canterbury Rural Support Trust helps locals in tough times

The North Canterbury Rural Support Trust is part of a nationwide network supporting farmers and their families through tough times.

The Trust has access to networks, services and government funding and can help people navigate their financial and personal challenges, or assist during climatic adverse events like drought, flood, or heavy snow.

Free and confidential assistance is available through the Trust’s Facilitators who, like you, are rural people who have themselves faced the challenges rural life brings. Contact is one-on-one at a place that suits you.

The North Canterbury Rural Support Trust is a charitable trust that encompasses the five District councils of Kaikoura, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Selwyn and Christchurch, including Banks Peninsula.

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Our People

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Trustees

Noel McGirr (Chair), Hugh Eaton (Vice Chair), Andy Munro, Dorothy Stewart, Gayle Litchfield, Neil Smith, Richard Friedman, Tim Cookson, Leo Fietje

Patrons

Doug Archbold, Grant McFadden

Facilitators

Kaikoura:

Jodie Denton, Sonseeahray Laugesen, Tony Blunt

Hurunui:

Andy Munro, Ben Chaffey, Jen Le Pine, Karen Forrester, Lyn Crean, Mandy Burrows, Noel McGirr, Suz Mowat

Waimakariri:

Andy Munro, Geoff Spark, Lorraine Macdonald, Simon Robinson

Selwyn:

Barbara McLeod, Bruce Rolls, Don Hayes, Gayle Litchfield, Lynda Clark, Sue Cumberworth, Sue Lalich, Richard Friedman

Christchurch and Banks Peninsula:

Doug Archbold, Grant McFadden, Hugh Eaton, Leo Fietje, Neil Smith, Pam Richardson, Tony Chaston

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Have you been to Surfing For Farmers?

This is Surfing For Farmers biggest fund raiser for the charity.

By purchasing some merchandise, you are helping to ensure that this initiative continues to provide the break our farmers and growers need from the pressures of making a life from the land.

Time Out Tour - Omihi, North 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 the Time Out Tour to North Canterbury March 8 2023!

3/8/2023 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 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 continue to contribute to the development of resilient, prosperous and healthy rural communities throughout the country. Thank you for aligning with us on our journey and...

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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 only where the majority of the plant roots sit in the soil but also the top six inches of the brain where resilience is developed by farmers who take care of their...

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Rural Police Lookout -Waimakariri and Hurunui-North Canterbury

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Upcoming Local Events

8Mar2023

Time Out Tour - Omihi, North Canterbury

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Time Out Tour - Omihi, North 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...

12Mar2023

Open Farms - New Zealand’s national open farm day is set for Sunday 12 March 2023!

3/12/2023

Open Farms - New Zealand’s national open farm day is set for Sunday 12 March 2023!

Get out your gumboots - New Zealand’s national open farm day is set for Sunday 12 March 2023! We're kicking off with a call for farmer hosts. You bring your passion and pride for...

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