Displaying items by tag: Rural Support Trust

Tuesday, 12 March 2024 09:55

More rain needed in drought regions

Recent rains across much of the country have had little impact on some of the worst hit drought regions of the country - namely the top of the South Island.

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While takeout deliveries may not reach the farm, remote households in Hurunui now have access to an innovative wellbeing delivery service that provides mental health support to their doorsteps.

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 14:55

Joint effort to support rural NZ

The Rural Support Trust (RST) and New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) are joining forces to support rural communities across New Zealand.

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Thursday, 05 October 2023 07:55

Young farmers, RST join forces

Rural Support Trust (RST) and New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) have agreed to work together in supporting rural communities.

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Tuesday, 12 September 2023 12:55

High stress in rural NZ

Rural Support Trusts around the country are having to significantly increase their staff to deal with growing stress in rural areas in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle and other adverse weather events.

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Wednesday, 17 May 2023 10:55

Fun farming comp at school

Students of Kiwitahi School near Morrinsville pulled on their gumboots and overalls to learn new rural skills in a fun Young Farmer Competition on May 2.

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Tuesday, 16 May 2023 12:55

Rural Support Trust appoints inaugural GM

The inaugural general manager of Rural Support Trust, Maria Shanks is no stranger to helping rural communities.

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Wednesday, 29 March 2023 07:55

All clear for Wakanui!

The Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme has reached a big milestone with the depopulation of all confirmed infected properties in the stubborn pocket of infection in mid-Canterbury.

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Wednesday, 22 March 2023 08:35

Golfers chip in for farmers

Farmers and their families from cyclone ravaged Hawke's Bay may get the chance for some rest and relaxation thanks to a group of golfers and the Rural Support Trust.

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Wednesday, 08 March 2023 08:55

Rural Support Trusts help recovery

Rural Support Trusts from regions badly hit by the recent disastrous storms and cyclones are getting much needed assistance from other parts of the country, says the chair of the National Council of Rural Support Trusts, Neil Bateup.

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