Waikato-Hauraki-Coromandel News & Events

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

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

Impact Report 2023

What did 2023 look like for our team?

March 3, 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

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

Support package for growers, farmers and businesses affected by North Island weather events

The package will be available to businesses in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, Hawke's Bay, Tararua, and Wairarapa.

July 4, 2023 0 Comments

Sir Port - The Positivity Dog

Download your free activity pack Sir Port & Friends Activity Pack

June 3, 2023 0 Comments

Government approves $23 million boost to the cyclone grant for farmers and growers

The Government is providing a further $23 million to support more farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners, and rural communities as they recover from Cyclone Gabrielle, Agriculture Minister Damien...

April 6, 2023 0 Comments

Cyclone Gabrielle - Farmer and Grower Recovery Grants 2023

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has $51 million to help farmers and growers, including whenua Māori owners, to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle. This funding is intended to assist farmers...

March 18, 2023 0 Comments

Ballance donates $1million to Rural Support Trust

In response to the devastation caused to rural communities by recent weather events through-out New Zealand, Ballance Agri-Nutrients is funding a comprehensive relief package to provide on the...

March 17, 2023 0 Comments

DairyNZ offering one-on-one help

DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle told Dairy News they have been busy updating all the material they have to help farmers through the coming weeks and months.

March 8, 2023 0 Comments

NAIT timeframes extended for farmers affected by heavy rain and flooding in the North Island

We have extended the timeframes for updating NAIT to help ease some of the pressure on farmers and other People in Charge of Animals (PICAs).

March 7, 2023 0 Comments

Upcoming Events

19Nov2024

Rural Riders - Pirongia Mountain Park, Waikato

19-Nov-2024 6:00 PM

Rural Riders - Pirongia Mountain Park, Waikato

Breathe in the fresh air, have some fun, and unwind together. Grab your mountain or e-bike and hit the track for an hour or two of adventure, topped off with a refreshing drink. Need to hire a...

Documents to download

Pironga(.jpg, 649.17 KB) - 267 download(s)

21Nov2024

Rural Riders - Taupo, Waikato

21-Nov-2024 5:30 PM

Rural Riders - Taupo, Waikato

Breathe in the fresh air, have some fun, and unwind together. Grab your mountain or e-bike and hit the track for an hour or two of adventure, topped off with a refreshing drink. Need to hire a...

Documents to download

Rural Rides(.jpg, 518.65 KB) - 248 download(s)

22Nov2024

Rural Riders - Te Miro Mountain Bike Park, Waikato

22-Nov-2024 5:30 PM

Rural Riders - Te Miro Mountain Bike Park, Waikato

Breathe in the fresh air, have some fun, and unwind together. Grab your mountain or e-bike and hit the track for an hour or two of adventure, topped off with a refreshing drink. Need to hire a...

Documents to download

Rural Rides(.jpg, 518.65 KB) - 254 download(s)

26Nov2024

Rural Riders - Pirongia Mountain Park, Waikato

26-Nov-2024 6:00 PM

Rural Riders - Pirongia Mountain Park, Waikato

Breathe in the fresh air, have some fun, and unwind together. Grab your mountain or e-bike and hit the track for an hour or two of adventure, topped off with a refreshing drink. Need to hire a...

Documents to download

Pironga(.jpg, 649.17 KB) - 267 download(s)

6Dec2024

Orini Christmas at the Reserve - Orini, Waikato

06-Dec-2024 6:00 PM

Orini Christmas at the Reserve - Orini, Waikato

Come along to the Orini Christmas at the Reserve. The biggest party of the Season! Live music, Santa, fireworks and so much fun to be had by all.

Documents to download

2024 poster_flyer(.docx, 26.8 KB) - 133 download(s)

4Feb2025

Rural Riders - Pirongia Mountain Park, Waikato

04-Feb-2025 6:00 PM

Rural Riders - Pirongia Mountain Park, Waikato

Breathe in the fresh air, have some fun, and unwind together. Grab your mountain or e-bike and hit the track for an hour or two of adventure, topped off with a refreshing drink. Need to hire a...

Documents to download

Pironga(.jpg, 649.17 KB) - 161 download(s)

6Feb2025

Rural Riders - Taupo, Waikato

06-Feb-2025 5:30 PM

Rural Riders - Taupo, Waikato

Breathe in the fresh air, have some fun, and unwind together. Grab your mountain or e-bike and hit the track for an hour or two of adventure, topped off with a refreshing drink. Need to hire a...