18
Oct
2024
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay MP, and Rural Communities Minister
.png)
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.
The government is boosting support for farmers impacted by the ongoing drought in North Canterbury, Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson announced on the 14th August 2024.
The funds were donated by customers over the past year, including funds donated specifically for cyclone and weather event relief.
Biosecurity New Zealand want your help to stop its spread.
Find out what you can do, and get up-to-date information on the situation.
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.
It's important to know the different ways you can stay informed during an emergency.
Several new ‘Checking-in’ events to support North Island rural communities impacted by last year’s adverse weather events have been announced for 2024.
Tuesday 5 December saw the Alpine Fault rupture with a magnitude 8 earthquake which could be felt all the way to Wellington. In Lower Hutt, some of NZ’s best geo-scientists and other teams dropped, covered,...