Manawatu-Rangitikei Rural Family Support Trust

The Manawatu-Rangitikei Rural Family Support Trust was established to support farming families when times on the farm or within the family are tough.

This can include personal mental well-being, family relationships, farming difficulties, employment relationships, animal welfare concerns, financial difficulties and adverse climatic events and biosecurity incursions.

The Trust is there to help farming families and their community to recover from these challenges and build personal resilience.

The Trust is well connected to rural networks, rural professionals, health providers, Emergency Management ( Civil Defence) and local and Central Government agencies, the Trust provides a free confidential service and works with you to achieve positive outcomes for you, your family and your farming business.

For free and confidential help, contact us today on 0800 787 254 or complete the contact form on this page.

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now on 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP)

If calling from a landline you will be automatically connected to the duty coordinator,

if calling from a mobile please select option 2, then option 3 for Manawatu-Rangitikei

Donations can be made directly to the Manawatu-Rangitikei Rural Family Support Trust,

Bank account number: 02 0727 0479518 02

Please include your name as a reference and email jeremydneild@gmail.com if you would like a receipt

Our People

Trustees

Ellen Bartlett - Trustee
Margaret Millard - Trustee
Murray Holdaway - Trustee (Trust Chairperson)
Robert Ervine - Trustee
Bryan Rendle - Trustee
Jeremy Neild - Trust Administrator

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2024

Rural Riders all go for the 2024-2025 Season

2024-25 locations are here. Absolutely stoked to see this initiative heading into its fourth season. Starting November.

Surfing for Farmers - Take the Beach Back to the Paddock - 2024/2025 Season

Rural New Zealanders know how important it is to take a well-earned break from life on the
farm, and Surfing for Farmers is all about building a strong community around that idea. Now in
its eighth season, the program gives farmers a chance to step away from their daily routines and
enjoy some much-needed relaxation.

November 15, 2024 0 Comments

Getting through this Dry Period

We all know dry spells and droughts can be long and relentless. Now is the time to seek help and plan for the next few months. There are a range of options available to support you practically, financially, mentally, and help you maintain the welfare of your livestock.

May 2, 2024 0 Comments

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

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 the recovery journey, walking alongside people in need providing mental health and practical support as they go through the clean-up and rebuilding phases.

February 28, 2023 0 Comments