Rural Support Trusts
Supporting you when you need us most
Set up by Federated Farmers and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Rural Support Trusts provide assistance to rural communities in times of hardship, including during adverse events such as drought and floods.
The Rural Support Trusts can provide services such as:
- Co-ordinating an initial response to an adverse event.
- Helping farmers decide on business options.
- Acting as advocates for financial assistance.
- Providing stress management services (or making referrals if appropriate).
Contact information for the Trusts:
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Province: |
Contact: |
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Northland |
Julie Jonker |
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Waikato/Hauraki/Coromandel |
Neil Bateup |
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Bay of Plenty |
Derek Spratt |
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Gisborne |
David Scott |
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Hawke's Bay |
Mike Barham |
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Ruapehu/Wanganui |
Lyn Neeson |
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Manawatu/Rangitikei/Kapiti |
Margaret Millard |
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Tararua |
Chris Southgate |
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Taranaki |
Harvey Leach |
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Wairarapa |
Bruce Watkins |
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Marlborough/Nelson/Tasman |
Ian Blair |
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West Coast |
Ross Bishop |
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North Canterbury |
Dorothy Oakley |
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Mid Canterbury |
Alan Baird |
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South Canterbury |
David Hewson |
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Otago |
Andrea Ludemann |
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Southland |
Lindsay Wright |
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Janet Gregory |
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