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3
Mar
2024

Sir Port - The Positivity Dog

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June 3, 2023 0 Comments

Feeling the pinch whilst isolating?

If you and your family are having to isolate on farm and are finding it challenging please reach out.

March 29, 2022 0 Comments

An evening with Jimi Hunt, Matamata, Waikato

The world is pretty chaotic right now and that’s not going to change any time soon; so, how do we find our calm, clarity and contentment? With understanding, perspective and the right tools to make sure we’re coming out on top. Don't miss out on this priceless night out (as in, it is free to come along - but please register to help...

8/10/2023 6:00 PM 0 Comments

Lunch on Us - Tokoroa, Waikato

If you are in or around Tokoroa, pop along to Farmlands and enjoy lunch on us.

7/19/2023 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 0 Comments

Lunch on Us - Taupo, Waikato

If you are in or around Taupo, pop along to Farmlands and enjoy lunch on us.

7/21/2023 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 0 Comments

Ladies Lunch - Tuakau, Waikato

Enjoy some amazing food, great company and take some time to unwind and recharge.

6/11/2023 12:00 PM 0 Comments

Enhanced Task Force Green - February 2023

The Government has unlocked funding to support the rural sector that has been badly hit by the recent flooding and storm damage. They are supporting the response and recovery of through activating...

Self-Care

When you are busy and overwhelmed, knowing what to do to support yourself can feel like one more thing on the to-do list. However, when we are busy, the most important thing we need to do to look after...

Bark Up, Waikato

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9
Apr
2024

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀

We know it’s incredibly tough right now with large parts of the country currently farming through drought conditions and feed shortages.

Rural Champions - Nominations now open!

Last year, the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life celebrated Year of the Farmer, a hugely successful initiative championing the work and community contributions of our farmers and growers. It culminated in the naming of Duntroon dairy farmer Myfanwy Alexander as our inaugural Rural Champion.

April 2, 2024 0 Comments

Te Ara Kōhungahunga | Early Childhood - Online Learning (The Correspondence School)

Kaiako (teachers) work in partnership with you and your whānau to create individual programmes of learning for ākonga, using the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki– He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa, and our local curriculum Te Ara Pounamu. All our kaiako are trained and registered.

March 28, 2024 0 Comments

Government announces drought support for Canterbury and Otago

The Coalition Government is expanding the medium-scale adverse event classification in place for the Marlborough, Nelson, and Tasman districts to cover the Canterbury and Otago regions, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today.

March 25, 2024 0 Comments

Opinion : Are we doing rural mental health right?

In my line of work, I see people at their best and worst.

It can be challenging and gradual but being a part of the experience of fundamental change within someone suffering from mental health challenges, is the most rewarding experience I can think of.

March 18, 2024 0 Comments