Ruapehu-Whanganui News & Events

An Evening with Sir Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford - Tuakau, Waikato

Get your Tickets now and join us for a memorable evening of connection, inspiration, and great food as the Rural Support Trust proudly presents Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford

7/31/2025 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM 0 Comments

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.

June 19, 2025 0 Comments

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

Woolworths customers give $250K for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery

The funds were donated by customers over the past year, including funds donated specifically for cyclone and weather event relief.

May 25, 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

Rural Support Trust sees nationwide increase in calls

Rural Support Trust National Chair Neil Bateup says this is only part of the story, ‘The Rural Support Trust profile has increased in our rural communities and with our team often being well...

January 30, 2024 0 Comments

New Coordinator joins the East Coast Rural Support Trust, representing Tairāwhiti.

Vicki Crosswell has spent the past 11 years supporting the victims of crime and tragedy here and elsewhere. She is stepping into a role to assist farmers who need help in Tairāwhiti, as the new...

March 23, 2023 0 Comments

What to do if your home has been flooded

Remember that if you have been evacuated, returning home may not be safe even when the floodwaters have receded. Listen to emergency services and local Civil Defence authorities; don’t...

February 17, 2023 0 Comments

Flooding - Power Cuts and Missed Milkings

DairyNZ research has shown that delays of up to a week can be tolerated by mid-lactation herds, and with careful handling they can return to full or near-full milk production.

February 16, 2023 0 Comments

Fonterra and Rural Support Trust join forces to improve wellbeing support for rural families

Fonterra and the Rural Support Trust announced a three year partnership to improve access to wellbeing and resilience services for farming families who are doing it tough. The first priority...

September 13, 2022 0 Comments

Resilience Strategies for Coping .

Real-time Resilience Strategies for Coping

June 18, 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