Northland - Rural Support Trust New Zealand

New events announced for "Checking-in" rural recovery project in the North Island

Several new ‘Checking-in’ events to support North Island rural communities impacted by last year’s adverse weather events have been announced for 2024.

February 12, 2024 0 Comments

Hugo Charitable Trust donates to the Rural Support Trust

The Trustees of the Hugo Charitable Trust recently donated $50,000 to the Rural Support Trust National Ooffice, to distribute to the areas and farmers most affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

March 17, 2023 0 Comments

Ballance Donates $1 million to Rural Support Trust

Ballance will work with the Rural Support Trust, a national organisation run by a team of 350 people – rural people supporting rural people. The Trust has the reach and services to help with...

February 28, 2023 0 Comments

What to do if your home has been flooded

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...

February 17, 2023 0 Comments

Floods and Health - advice from Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health

During flooding, listen to your local radio stations for civil defence advice and follow instructions. Afterwards, it’s important to make sure your food and water aren’t...

February 16, 2023 0 Comments

Flooding - Power Cuts and Missed Milkings

DairyNZ research has shown that delays of up to a week can be tolerated by mid-lactation herds, and with careful handling they can return to full or near-full milk production.

February 16, 2023 0 Comments

Checked your crops for Fall Armyworm?

The insect pest, fall armyworm has been reported in the North and South Islands, and with further spread likely, knowing how to identify and manage this pest can do a lot to help protect our...

January 29, 2023 0 Comments

Mental Health and Resilience with Sir John Kirwan, Whangarei

Together with Rural Support Trust Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Westpac are proud to bring Sir John Kirwan to Whangārei for a free talk on mental health and resilience.

3/25/2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 0 Comments

The Round Up Vol.3

September 4, 2023 0 Comments

The Round Up Vol.2

Check out our monthly newsletter from Rural Support - Northland, The Round Up

August 1, 2023 0 Comments

The Round Up Vol.1

Check out our first monthly newsletter from Rural Support Northland, The Round Up

July 1, 2023 0 Comments

Farm Strong Online chat with Sam Whitelock for Northland

Farm Strong - online chat with Sam Whitelock Northland.

March 26, 2022 0 Comments

Upcoming Events

26Mar2025

South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

26-Mar-2025 8:30 AM

This is one of the oldest and largest agricultural events in the South Island; going back 70 years, it focuses on opportunities to view machines in their working state and reinforcing the...

11Feb2026

Southern Field Days - Waimumu (Gore), Southland

11-Feb-2026 8:00 AM

On show over three days is the latest in rural technology, equipment and ideas from around the world and it will be on display right here in Southland. Drawing in increasingly large crowds and...