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Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey.
The Government has announced its support for 18 community-based initiatives through its Rural Wellbeing Fund.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the fund was established last year to boost wellbeing programmes that support the rural sector.
"These initiatives will ensure farmers and growers have the support they need to thrive,” McClay says.
Meanwhile, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says the Government is committed to delivering faster access to mental health support, including for the one in five people living in rural communities.
“We’ve focused on supporting proposals that can have the greatest impact on the ground, as well as new initiatives targeting gaps,” Doocey says.
“Partnering with grassroots organisations enables the Government funding to go further and make a real difference.”
As part of the funding boost, Farmstrong Charitable Trust will receive $399,250; Surfing for Farmers Charitable Trust receives $160,000, and The NZ Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Incorporated receives $585,000
The Ministry for Primary Industries and Health New Zealand each allocated $2 million over four years for the fund through Budget 2025.
Hawke's Bay deer farmer Harry Gaddum organised the inaugural Gumboot Cup. It was a cricket tournament for 12 rural Hawke's Bay teams, their families, and the community. Gaddum says it was a chance for locals to get off farm, have some fun and connect, all for a good cause.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says a series of rural resilienced set to be rolled out next week will help farmers and growers better prepared for adverse weather events.
New Zealand and Chile have signed a new arrangement designed to boost agricultural cooperation and drive sector success.
Overseas Trade Minister Todd McClay says he's working constructively with the Labour Party in the hope they will endorse the free trade agreement (FTA) with India when the agreement comes before Parliament for ratification.
Donald Trump's latest tariff tantrum has again thrown the world of trade into a new round of turmoil and uncertainty, and NZ is caught up in it.
The Government has announced its support for 18 community-based initiatives through its Rural Wellbeing Fund.
New data shows that pork remains one of the more affordable meat options for New Zealand households at a time when grocery costs continue to put pressure on budgets.
The South Island Dairy Event's BrightSIDE has named Jessica Kilday as the recipient of the BrightSIDE Scholarship, recognising her commitment to furthering her education and future career in the New Zealand dairy industry.
Scientists from the Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao has achieved a successful cocksfoot-ryegrass cross capable of producing fertile seed, a world-first.
The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) returns to Lincoln University next month.
The subdivision and sale of the Rangiora's Coldstream Estate in 1921 was advantageous for not one, but four Cantebury families - but one in particular has become synonymous with outstanding Holstein Friesian cattle.
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