Standing Strong for Rural New Zealand
At Property Brokers, our roots run deep in the heart of rural New Zealand. From the King Country to Canterbury and everywhere in between, regional communities are the backbone of this country and the foundation of our business.
That’s why we’re proud to support the Rural Support Trust as a committed event partner, helping rural New Zealanders access practical support during challenging times.
The Rural Support Trust (RST) is a nationwide network of regional, not-for-profit organisations providing free and confidential support to people living and working in rural New Zealand.
The Trust supports farming families, growers, rural business owners, and workers facing challenges such as:
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Floods, droughts, and cyclones
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Mental health and wellbeing concerns
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Financial and operational stress
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Family and personal pressures
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Recovery after adverse weather events
With coordinators and volunteers who often come from farming backgrounds themselves, the Rural Support Trust provides practical guidance grounded in real rural experience. Their local knowledge and understanding make a meaningful difference when people need support most.
Rural life can be rewarding, but it also comes with unique pressures. Weather uncertainty, changing markets, livestock health issues, and isolation can place significant stress on individuals and families across the agricultural sector.
The Rural Support Trust helps rural communities stay connected and resilient by providing:
- Free and Confidential Rural Support: The Trust offers free, confidential assistance for rural individuals, families, and businesses throughout New Zealand.
- Support During Adverse Events: Following droughts, floods, cyclones, and other emergencies, the Trust provides on-the-ground support to help communities recover.
- Access to Professional Services: The Rural Support Trust connects people with financial advisers, mental health professionals, and specialist support services when additional help is needed.
- Community Resilience and Wellbeing: Workshops, events, and practical wellbeing resources help strengthen resilience across rural New Zealand communities.
For many people, the Rural Support Trust becomes a trusted first point of contact during challenging times.
Supporting the Rural Support Trust aligns closely with Property Brokers’ values and long-standing commitment to regional New Zealand.
Our rural sales teams work alongside farming families every day and see firsthand the challenges many people face across the agricultural sector. We know how important strong support networks are for maintaining healthy rural communities.
By supporting the Rural Support Trust, Property Brokers is helping ensure rural New Zealanders have access to practical assistance, local knowledge, and trusted guidance when they need it most.
This partnership is not just about sponsorship, it’s about standing beside the people who care for the land, drive the rural economy, and help New Zealand thrive.
Supporting Rural New Zealand Together
The work of the Rural Support Trust often happens quietly behind the scenes, but its impact across rural communities is significant. By supporting individuals and families through difficult periods, the Trust helps strengthen businesses, communities, and the wider rural sector.
One recent example was the 2025 Rural Leaders Dinner, where Property Brokers Managing Director Guy Mordaunt led the live auction. Together with generous supporters from across the industry, more than $300,000 was raised to support the Trust’s ongoing work throughout New Zealand.
The event highlighted the strength of the rural sector and what can be achieved when communities come together to support one another.
Help Is Available for Rural New Zealanders
If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available through your local Rural Support Trust. Their services are free, confidential, and built on genuine understanding of rural life and farming communities.
At Property Brokers, we remain committed to supporting the people and organisations that make a real difference across regional New Zealand.
Because when rural New Zealand is supported, everyone benefits.
