Rural Safe

11/10/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 October), and this year's theme is Belonging Matters: Ko au ko koe, ko koe ko au, I am you, and you are me.

Rural life can be busy and isolating. Small moments of connection make a big difference: a quick check-in with a mate, a cuppa and a kōrero, or inviting a new neighbour or staff member along to something.

If you or someone you know is doing it tough, please reach out. The Rural Support Trust (0800 787 254) and 1737 (free call or text, 24/7) are there to help.

Look after yourselves and each other.
https://mhaw.nz/
https://1737.org.nz/
https://www.rural-support.org.nz/
https://mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help-support/helplines-support/

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

We're proud to support this fantastic FMG Rural Health & Wellbeing Day initiative, bringing together local health, wellbeing and rural support services for the farming community.

The day includes free health and wellbeing checks, a visit from Melanoma NZ offering free skin spot checks, practical support and advice, free coffee, a BBQ, giveaways, and the chance to connect with others in the rural community. No bookings required, just come along and take some time to invest in yourself.

📍 Te Awamutu Rugby Sports & Recreation Club
📅 Wednesday 4 November, 8.00am - 2.00pm

We'd love to see as many rural people there as possible. 💚

03/09/2026

Be the Voice: If you notice something unsafe, do not assume someone else will handle it—speak up immediately.

31/08/2026

https://sh1.sendinblue.com/an8yzajb0lpfe.html?t=1788205931043

1st September marks the first day of spring — and with it comes a change of pace across rural workplaces. The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and winter conditions are slowly starting to ease. For many rural businesses, this is also the point where seasonal work begins to change a...

13/08/2026

Attending bay of plenty region conference

05/08/2026

So much of the work I see, the H&S conversations, the vehicle checks, the ones who quietly keep the farm running safely through calving — often happens without anyone acknowledging it.

Two small things worth trying this week:

→ Send the message you've been meaning to send. A workmate, your farm manager, someone whose work made yours easier. Be specific about why it was good. Not just 'thanks' but 'thank you for....'. You're underestimating how much it will mean to the person you're saying it to.

→ If someone tells you that you made a difference, don't wave it off. Let yourself actually hear it. Acknowledge it. Appreciate it.

05/08/2026