New Zealand postal service changes leave rural communities disappointed
Changes to New Zealand’s postal service has left rural communities disappointed.
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) congratulates the successful applicants of two recent grant funding rounds.
RWNZ national president Gill Naylor says the two funds are designed to assist initiatives for rural communities that support children, the elderly, community, conservation, counselling, and education.
The first fund, the Scotlands Te Kiteroa Charitable Trust, was established by RWNZ in 1982 and provides grants of up to $1500.
This year’s recipients are:
Meanwhile, the Cynthia Collier Grant has been awarded to The Friends of Taihape who look after native reserves within Taihape’s Hautapu River Park.
The reserves are of high ecological value and contain mature Kahikatea, Totara and Matai, some of which are more than 500 years old.
The grant was provided by the family of the late Cynthia Collier, who lived on Wakarua Station near Taihape and was a “passionate” member of RWNZ, Naylor says.
“RWNZ’s extensive range of funds and grants is one way in which our organisation provides assistance to rural women and communities in everything from advancing their education to accessing healthcare and support after adverse natural events,” she says.
“I congratulate all of our grant recipients and wish them every success in progressing their projects and initiatives,” she concludes.
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