Rural Support Taranaki

07/06/2026

Rural Support Trust are excited about the updoming Rural Industry Leaders Dinner, Debate and Auction 2026 on Wednesday 10 June and here are the live auction items up for bidding.

Over half of the donators to the auction are returning for a second year including Greenlea, Blue Duck Station, Craigs Investment Partners, Afimilk NZ and JT Sculptures

A warm thank you goes to new auction contributors, Gallagher, Moko Pounamu and Blake Harnett Sculptures

To view the live auction items go to either: www.ruralindustryleaders.nz
or directly to: www.galabid.com/rst2026

07/06/2026

Well done Jack....legend🏆🏅

From Whakaahurangi | Stratford to the world stage. Congratulations to our newest world champion Jack Jordan. Four World Trophy titles back to back and a fresh World Record. Budapest just saw a Kiwi rewrite history with an axe.

Jordan who chops for the Stratford club is also a five times national champion.

07/06/2026

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SUPPORT OR CARE IN YOUR OWN HOME?
Cherish Respite can help, offering a wide range of care and support for those in the rural community. Trained carers and registered nurses offer basic caregiving and convalescing, home help, companionship, to nursing care
Most want to remain at home, safe and secure in the comfort of their own surroundings. For Carers, it can bring feelings of being overwhelmed and the need for some respite can become more evident. For those living on their own and needing additional support or care this service can be tailored to meet your needs.
We can support you anytime of the day and overnight with a minimum of three-hour appointments. 😊 Contact Milly Carr 027 320 1414, email [email protected] or view the web www.cherishrespite.co.nz

05/06/2026

SUPER EL NINO is predicted to hit us in November... the strongest in 150 years and the 5th ever. Whatever you think, NOW, is the time to prepare your farm, into "a state of readiness and reduction"

05/06/2026

An invitation to all Taranaki Filipino families.....

ONCE AGAIN MGA KABABAYAN, PLS COME & CELEBRATE THIS SPECIAL OCCASION WITH US. Lalo na po yung mga current members! Pls RSVP habang maaga pa po. Salamat. 🙏🏼🌹😍🕊️🇵🇭🇳🇿

05/06/2026

And here's another group of awesome people putting their hands up to serve rural. Congrats to them all.

And just like that we welcome our new Executive Committee for 26/27! 🤩

Chairperson: Shicaela Kane (re-elected)
Vice Chair: Kate Logan
Treasure: Luke Hughes (re-elected)
Secretary: Larissa Vanner
H & S officer: Saffron Wake
Publicity officer: Sarah Anderson (re-elected)
New member liaison: Shicaela Kane and Phillip Anderson
Fines Master: Simone Cook and Zoe Peters

We are so excited to have some new faces in the committee and can’t wait too see what they bring to the table for us🤗

Taranaki Young Farmers
NZ Young Farmers

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Nick... a great farmer and nice guy who will be a great Feds president.

04/06/2026

Looking for some gear for the farm while supporting a great cause at the same time?
The Rural Industry Leaders online auction is now live, helping raise vital funds for Rural Support Trust.
There’s a wide range of items up for grabs including practical farm gear, rural experiences, artwork and more, generously donated by supporters from across the rural sector.
You can browse and bid now by scanning the QR code below.
Grab yourself a deal while helping back the people who back rural New Zealand when it matters most.

03/06/2026

🟡Heavy Rain Watch🟡

Period: 22hrs from 10pm Thu, 4 Jun - 8pm Fri, 5 Jun

Area: Taranaki north of Eltham

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, with thunderstorms possible. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria. High chance of upgrading to a Warning.