Otago News & Events

FMG Spot Check Roadie with Melanoma New Zealand

FMG Spot Check Roadie with Melanoma New Zealand

The FMG Spot Check Roadie kicked off last year and visited four locations around the country, for the full results.  And this year they're heading out again with their partners...
October 20, 2023 0 Comments
Regional NAIT Support Sessions throughout New Zealand

Regional NAIT Support Sessions throughout New Zealand

Need a hand with NAIT or TBfree? Then checkout the closest NAIT support sessions near you.

October 6, 2023 0 Comments
Funding to get advice for struggling farmers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Rural Women NZ Triple F Challenge - Cromwell, Central Otago

Rural Women NZ Triple F Challenge - Cromwell, Central Otago

Save the date....more dtails to come!

4/26/2024 - 4/28/2024 0 Comments
AgFest West Coast, Greymouth

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 - 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

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