Latest News

Time Out Tour - Balclutha

Time Out Tour - Balclutha

The Rural Support Trust is excited to bring the Time Out Tour  to Balclutha this month!

2/27/2025 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 0 Comments

Rural Professionals Event - Taranaki

Calling all Rural Professionals. You are invited to the Rural Support Trust's RP Lunch themed "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" with guest speaker Jonathan Bell, Coordinator Hawkes Bay RST sharing his experiences during Cyclone Gabrielle.   
2/12/2024 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM 0 Comments
Time Out Tour - South Canterbury

Time Out Tour - South Canterbury

The Rural Support Trust, in proud partnership with ANZ, Bayleys, BDO, Datatamars Livestock, Fonterra, and Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), are excited to bring the Time Out Tour  to Timaru in March 2025!
3/12/2025 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM 0 Comments

More news...

"More Than Just A Farmer"

"More Than Just A Farmer"

December 23, 2024 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
Surfing for Farmers - Take the Beach Back to the Paddock - 2024/2025 Season

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
Outward Bound Anakiwa

Outward Bound Anakiwa

November 1, 2024 0 Comments
The Big Wet - Dealing with the endless Southland Wet!

The Big Wet - Dealing with the endless Southland Wet!

October 18, 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.
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. 

Life After Death – A Brief Look at Estate Administrartion

Life After Death – A Brief Look at Estate Administrartion

We spend our lives growing our wealth and building our “empire”. But what happens to it when we die? We receive phone calls daily asking, “my loved one passed away, now what”.

Rural Support Trust NZ

With thanks to our Principal Sponsors
 
Thanks to our Time Out Tour partners