Mid Canterbury News & Events

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...

November 15, 2024 0 Comments

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...

April 2, 2024 0 Comments

Five Ways, Five Days – Make it happen for you!

Just like physical health, we all need to actively look after our mental health. Mental Health Awareness week (18-24 September) is run each year by the Mental Health Foundation.

September 18, 2023 0 Comments

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

During and after a flood

A flood can be devasting, affecting livestock, land and buildings. Here are tips on how to deal with post flooding. Call us now if you are unsure where to start - 0800 787 254

February 19, 2022 0 Comments

February 2022 Flooding - West Coast and Top of the South

Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor has classified the severe weather that’s affected the West Coast and Top of the South as a...

February 19, 2022 0 Comments

South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

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...

3/26/2025 8:30 AM - 3/28/2025 4:00 PM 0 Comments

Upcoming Events

26Mar2025

South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

26-Mar-2025 8:30 AM

South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

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...

24Jun2025