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Check out our Adverse Events advice, information and resources to help you get through prolonged wet periods, flooding, drought and heavy snow events. We are here to help.

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Auckland Council Community Wellbeing Fund Supports Rural Tāmaki Makaurau 19
Jun
2025

Auckland Council Community Wellbeing Fund Supports Rural Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Tai Tokerau and Waikato Rural Support are thrilled to express our sincere gratitude for the generous assistance from the Auckland Council's community wellbeing fund.

Rural Support demonstrates strong impact for rural communities

Rural Support demonstrates strong impact for rural communities

A new social impact report demonstrates the impact of the Rural Support Trust to support and strengthen rural communities. 

May 6, 2025 0 Comments
Rural Riders all go for the 2024-2025 Season

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.

November 15, 2024 0 Comments
Outward Bound Anakiwa

Outward Bound Anakiwa

November 1, 2024 0 Comments
Extra Government support for farmers and growers in Southland and parts of Otago.

Extra Government support for farmers and growers in Southland and parts of Otago.

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay MP, and Rural Communities Minister
October 4, 2024 0 Comments
Banks Increase Funding to Support Farmers in Need

Banks Increase Funding to Support Farmers in Need

Banks are stepping up to fully fund the Farm Business Advice Fund for farmers who are under considerable business pressure, as well as continuing their sponsorship of the National Rural Support Trust.

September 26, 2024 0 Comments
Rural Women's Mental Health Podcast Series with Ag in Conversation

Rural Women's Mental Health Podcast Series with Ag in Conversation

Ag in Conversation are excited to launch a podcast series focused on Rural Women’s Mental Health. 

September 6, 2024 0 Comments

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