in this issue...
• Land access
• Charitable trusts
• Celebrating excellence
• Remembering the floods
O F F I C I A L J O U R N A L O F R U R A L W O M E N N E W Z E A L A N D • I S S U E N o . 1, February 2 0 0 5
land access:
where is it heading?
A cabinet paper released before Christmas confirmed
that government is pushing ahead with Land Access
policy. Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) believes that
the time has come to stop fighting and to start talking
about how walking access can be negotiated.
Cabinet has agreed, in principle, to provide for walking access
along identified parts of the coast, river banks and lake edges.
The government’s objective is to enable the establishment and
maintenance of walking access over private land by negotiated
agreement with landowners.
The intention of this policy is to ensure appropriate access to
areas that are already under public ownership or subject to
statutory access provisions known as the “Queen’s Chain”. Over
the years, land has been lost to erosion leaving an estimated 50%
of water margins with an effective Queen’s Chain that is available
for public access.
Cabinet states that footpaths will be defined and restricted to areas
deemed to have “access value”, so does not automatically include
all waterways. The criteria for deciding the access value would
Strengthening Rural Communities
include factors such as the physical and ecological significance
of the water course, and outstanding recreational or heritage
values.
One of the core policy objectives is to establish an access agency
who would be responsible for identifying suitable footpaths and
negotiating their use. The agency will develop a Code of
Responsible Conduct to ensure that the rights of landowners and
users are protected. RWNZ is keen to have representation on an
agency of this type, and will be seeking suitable candidates for
the role.
It is proposed that provision will be made for footways of up to 5
metres from the dry margin of waterways. This policy focuses on
“passive recreational uses” only and specifically excludes
vehicles, bikes, guns, dogs, horses and camping.
The paper also states that access may be restricted when necessary
through the use of standard or temporary exclusions at the
landowner’s discretion. This could help to alleviate concerns
around health and safety issues.
Fears have been rife in farming communities that this legislation
would provide open-slather to the public across private land.
RWNZ is pleased to note that Government has taken heed of our
major concerns. Specifically, RWNZ required clarity with regard
to the Health and Safety Act and fire liabilities. The cabinet paper
acknowledges these issues and undertakes to address them in
reviews of related legislation, such as the Forest and Rural Fires
Act 1977.
In particular, RWNZ welcomes the opportunity for further
discussion. Submissions on points raised in the cabinet paper will
close on 31 March 2005. Members wishing to have input in this
process can contact Maggie Bayfield at National Office on
maggie.bayfield@ruralwomen.org.nz by 15 March 2005.
Following the submission process, the Ministry of Agriculture
and Forestry will report back to cabinet on a range of policy and
operational matters, including the role of an access agency.
The Government intend to introduce a bill into the House by mid-
year. RWNZ believes it is in our interests to engage in the
consultation process as fully and constructively as possible. The
cabinet paper and related discussions can be found on http://
www.maf.govt.nz/mafnet/rural-nz/people-and-their-issues/
access/index.htm
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editorial by sherrill dackers,
national president
Welcome to 2005.
Traditionally this is a time
to look back on the
previous year, review our
mistakes and make
resolutions that this year
will be better. Certainly, I
know most of us will be
hoping that the flooding
disasters which beset us in
2004 will not be repeated.
So, what are we going to do better?
We will continue to fight for the rights of rural
communities throughout New Zealand. Our aim is that
the importance of the rural sector will, once again,
become a recognised and essential part of New
Zealand. In recent years New Zealand has grown more
urbanised and industrialised and rural communities have become
increasingly neglected. The contribution of rural people, not just
farmers, has been ignored and there has been a consequent and
continual draining of rural services. We see it in health services,
social services, schools and transport. The result has been the
erosion of communities as people have been forced to move away
for family and economic reasons.
One particular facet of the new economy has been the
amalgamation of farms which has resulted in fewer workers being
needed and therefore fewer rural residents. This has meant a
gradual loss in experienced and trained workers. The consequence
has been the downgrading of rural services and facilities. It is
unfortunately a never ending cycle but one which we must try
our hardest to reverse. We need to be on the watch for any new
moves which could further undermine rural communities.
As champions for the ‘strengthening of rural communities’
National Council strives to be alert to any new Government
policies, particularly those relating to rural communities. This
year will be dominated by the general election so we must ensure
that politicians are aware of rural concerns. We need to be vocal
about such things as rural representation on District Health Boards;
better recognition for rural doctors, nurses and rural Homecare
and the costs associated with these; push for fewer school closures
and amalgamations; more rational rural school transport; make
sure that the proposed Land Access Bill is as ‘farmer friendly’ as
possible; promote maternity leave for farming mothers and casual
workers plus a screed of other issues which could impact on rural
communities.
That is our challenge. We have resolved to address these issues.
We need your help. For us to be effective we must have your
input, your knowledge and your support. Hopefully next year
when we again review the previous year we will be able to say -
We did it!
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L etter from a member:
sharing the caring
Bobbie Poll - St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes.
We’ve all heard the old adage “take care of yourself so that you
can take care of others” – believe it.
My husband Allan was diagnosed with motor neuron disease
(MND) over 2 years ago, during which time I have gone from
running a busy tourism business with him, to being his full time
caregiver. Fortunately, we have always worked well together
and this is an important asset. Good communication is vital, as
is trust. Even those who are caring for a person with MND cannot
imagine what it is like for them to learn to have complete trust
in their carers. It is a very vulnerable state to be in. Carers also
have pressures on them so it helps if each one knows exactly
what the others needs are.
I used to take exception to being told ‘do this, and do that’ but
now we have a system that enables us to work as a team. With
Allan doing the prompting, I am free to get on with attending to
his physical needs without stopping to work out what to do next.
As a result, our daily routine runs like clockwork.
Having said that, there are times when things conspire to defeat
us and this is the time to get assistance. One of the hardest things
for me to accept, is that I cannot take care of my husband of 40
years entirely by myself. If I am to retain my physical and mental
health, my love of life and sense of humour, I have to relinquish
some of my responsibilities occasionally. I also have to
remember that he may need a break from me as much as I need
one from him!
We all have different ways of handling stress and the important
thing is to find out what works for you. I have found that taking
a day off regularly is more beneficial than an occasional longer
break. It is better to take time out before you need it rather than
wait until you are at the end of your tether.
Our main carer relief comes by way of a very good friend
employed by Access Homehealth, organised through Support
Works. This is supplemented by support from many ‘noble’
friends in the local community and family members to whom
we are eternally grateful.
I would like to end on a political note. The wages paid to
employed care givers is an embarrassment. Given that, in a lot
of cases, these people are enabling disabled New Zealanders to
stay in their homes
at a huge cost
saving to the
taxpayer, a wage
that is commensurate
with the skills that
these people have
would be appreciated.
We, as a nation,
have relied on their
goodwill for far too
long.
Bobbie and Allan Poll
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national office activities
SUBMISSIONS
Rural Women New Zealand has recently made the following
submissions (See www.ruralwomen.org for details):
• Update on rural issues - letter to Damian O’Connor -
Minister of Rural Affairs - Nov 2004.
• Land Access: Letter to Primary Producers Select
Committee - Nov 2004.
• Verbal Submission on University Establishment - Nov
2004.
• Review of Universities - Nov 2004.
• New Zealand Disability Strategy.
PUBLICITY
National Media releases - see www.ruralwomen.org
• “Rural Women New Zealand appoints Taranaki woman as
Executive Officer”, 13 Jan.
acting executive officer
Maggie Bayfield has been
appointed to the position of
Executive Officer for Rural
Women while Jo-Anne Stokes
takes maternity leave for a year.
Maggie recently moved to
Wellington from Taranaki where
she worked for the regional
council assisting landowners
with management of wetlands,
riparian margins and bush
remnants. She was a Trustee and
Facilitator of the Taranaki Tree Trust, which provided support
for a range of environmental enhancement projects.
While raising her two daughters, Maggie has held a number
of Government appointments including Director and
Chairperson of QE II National Trust for nine years, Chair of
the Taranaki/Wanganui Conservation Board and a member
of the NZ Conservation Authority. She was awarded a QSM
in 2003 for public service and is a Winston Churchill Fellow.
Maggie’s experience with QE II National Trust and the
Taranaki Tree Trust, both similar non-government
organisations to RWNZ, makes her well suited to the EO
role. While predominantly working in the environmental field
Maggie says she has always enjoyed the people aspect of the
work. With her husband Bill she owns a property at Matau
(eastern Taranaki) which is mainly planted in pines. Her
connection with the land gives her a strong interest in the
issues that face rural communities.
Strengthening Rural Communities
issues
keep bringing a plate
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority has moved
quickly to allay concerns that the traditional Kiwi
“bring-a-plate” function is under threat.
Fears that the Authority’s Domestic Food Review – a
comprehensive review of the Government’s role in the
domestic food sector – could see bring-a-plate
gatherings end for good have been quashed by Carole
Inkster, NZFSA’s Director of Policy.
Speaking at one of the many public workshops held
throughout the country to explain the review and
developments to date, Carole Inkster told the audience:
“The purpose of the Domestic Food Review is to
develop a programme for the future that protects
consumers, minimises compliance costs and ensures
New Zealand’s vital food industry is positioned for the enormous
growth we all expect to see over the next twenty years. Bring-a-
plate functions do not involve sale of food and are therefore not
part of the review at all.”
However fundraisers, where food is sold for public consumption,
such as sausage sizzles, school galas, community fairs and gate
sales, will come under scrutiny. These have been covered by the
Food Act for the past 25 years and are within the scope of the
review. New Zealand issues around 10,000 one-off permits for
food ‘events’ such so these every year so they are an important
part of New Zealand life.
“We want to see as little regulatory intervention as is possible,
especially in areas like this that are icons of Kiwiana, but, at the
same time, we want to ensure risks to the public are minimised,”
says Carole.
“We also recognise that it is the community itself that must help
us to make decisions about what is acceptable. At the moment,
we do not see sausage sizzles, school galas and the like as being
high risk, but we will be hoping to hear from a wide range of
New Zealand groups and individuals on how they consider we
should manage this issue.”
“That’s why we welcome comments and suggestions on the
review. We want to hear the views and listen to the ideas from
lots of people before we make any recommendations to
Government.”
NZFSA is inviting submissions from all those likely to be affected
by the review, the first of its kind in New Zealand for 30 years.
Any decisions made have the potential to affect every food
producer in New Zealand – from large factories to corner dairies,
restaurants and takeaways as well as these small fund raising
events.
The first phase of public consultation got underway in September
2004 when four concept papers were released. A fifth, on cost
recovery, has been released on the NZFSA website and paper
copy is currently being published. The closing date for
submissions for the first four papers has been extended to 28
February 2005 to coincide with the closing date for submissions
on the cost recovery paper.
Current and future papers are available on the NZFSA website ()
or by contacting NZFSA on freephone 0800 NZFSA1 (0800 693
721). Email info@nzfsa.govt.nz
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feature giving for good
Over the years, Rural Women New
Zealand has built up a healthy asset
base. This is used to generate
charitable funds which support
community initiatives and individuals
in need throughout New Zealand.

The main charitable trust for RWNZ is

Scotlands Te Kiteroa, which was established
in 1982 with proceeds from the sale of Rest
Homes owned by Women’s Division
Federated Farmers (WDFF).

Scotlands was a Rest Home in Auckland and

Te Kiteroa was located in Waimate. These
homes were established as part of a network
throughout New Zealand where rural women and
others in need, could go to regain their health. They
were lovely old homes surrounded by gardens
where the women were pampered and waited on. The only
rule imposed on guests was the requirement to have breakfast
in bed.
Outgoing Secretary/Treasurer Marilyn Hutchings (pictured at
right) with new committee member, Lorraine Hatful.
One of the initiatives supported by Scotlands Te Kiteroa was
the construction of a kindergarten playground. Money was
granted for a sunshade to go over the play equipment.

The need for these homes was identified back in the 1920s Applications for projects of this kind can be made to the
when it was recognised that rural women sometimes needed Scotlands Te Kiteroa Trust at any time. Forms are available
a break from the relentless demands of family and farm, from RWNZ Branches or National Office.
particularly at times of ill health or overwork. Before acquiring
Donations to the funds are always
a number of permanent homes, private houses were registered
welcome.
as Rest Homes. In 1935 there were 12 such homes.
Nominations for Committee
The significance of the Rest Homes changed during the
members close 31 July every year.
relatively affluent decades of the 1950s and 1960s with the
Current committee members are
introduction of household appliances and improved
Sherrill Dackers, Janet Jensen
transportation networks.
(Piako/Waikato East), Margaret
Eventually it was decided to sell the last of these properties Seager (Waipa), Lorraine Hatful
and the monies were invested in the Scotlands Te Kiteroa (Warkworth) and Alison Taylor, a
Charitable Trust. Each year, interest from the Trust funds is non-RWNZ representative from
disbursed to the community. Much of the assistance goes to Wellington.
New Secretary/
education, health or welfare projects upon application. This Below: Scotlands Rest Home in Treasurer Janet
includes the many bursaries awarded every year by RWNZ Herne Bay, Auckland Jensen.
for courses, boarding fees, textbooks and other educational
expenses.

The committee, which comprises a number

of RWNZ members and one non-member, is
currently chaired by National President,
Sherrill Dackers. The committee meets once
a year in Wellington and members are
appointed annually for a maximum of six
years.

At the last meeting, just before Christmas,

Marilyn Hutchings was replaced as
Secretary/Treasurer by Janet Jensen, after six
years of service. The committee made grants
to RWNZ for the purpose of funding
educational bursaries, along with additional
grants to individuals and rural community
organisations.

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 our people
honours for ellen celebrating excellence in
Former National President, Ellen Ramsay, was rural communities
named in the 2004 Honours list for her service to
Dr Olive Webb was recently
rural communities. The Queens Service Order is a
reelected to the Canterbury
fitting tribute to Ellen’s exceptional energy, gracious
District Health Board. For the last
insight and big-hearted decidation to supporting
three years she has been Deputy
others.
Chair of the DHB and chair of the
Ellen Ramsay was born into rural life near Disability Support Advisory
Macraes Flat in East Otago. While growing Committee.
up on a farm in the Moonlight Valley, she
Olive is a clinical psychologist,
learned about the power and warmth of
with over 30 years experience in
small communities.
the health and disability sectors, particularly among
Both of her parents were involved in a range people with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
of community activities, and they instilled
Based in Hororata, Olive is from a farming
in Ellen an appreciation of the voluntary
background, and ensures that a rural voice is heard at
effort required to maintain social
the Board table.
infrastructure in isolated areas.

After going off to boarding school in Dunedin at the age of 9, Ainsley Webb was elected to the board
Ellen went on to study nursing. She and her husband, Keith, for Central Health Incorporated in Otago.
returned to the family farm in the Moonlight Valley in 1977 where This group is responsible for ensuring that
they raised two sons. funding is spent wisely and that the wider
Like her mother before her, Ellen joined the Macraes Flat Branch community has access to all services.
of Rural Women. She recalls the benefit of being able to share Ainsley is a registered nurse and midwife
losses, struggles and celebrations alike with a close-knit currently working as a practice nurse in
community, held together mainly by the women of the district. Cromwell. She has experience on rural
Ellen’s affinity with the grass roots of rural life and her passion health advisory boards to the Otago DHB.
to make a difference, led to an involvement with the Rural Health
Alliance, Rural Maternity Services Group, Landcare Trust, the
Otago Life Education Trust, Standards NZ and Access
Homehealth.

While serving on the National Council of RWNZ Ellen instigated

a national health survey to identify the needs of rural people. She
held the post of National President from 2001to 2004.

Now living on a farm at Palmerston near Dunedin, Ellen remains

a strong rural advocate and a much-respected friend of rural
women nationwide. With typical humility she sees the honour as
a tribute to all the people she has worked with over the years.
“When it comes to community work, you can’t achieve much on
your own. It’s all about people pulling together,” she says.
Ruth Mander was recently honoured as an “Unsung Hero” by
the Bay of Plenty Times for her work with conservation groups.

A popular member of the Otumoetai Branch since 1951, Ruth

a little bit of history... has only ever missed one RWNZ meeting, and that was to attend
her son’s capping at university.
Greymouth member Annette Curtis recently found a scrap
of history tucked in an For the past 36 years Ruth has been a volunteer with the Royal
old purse. This receipt, Forest and Bird Protection Society. As an organiser for walks
dated 4 April 1946 is for and as treasurer for the society, her input is invaluable.
her WDFFsubscription.
The sum shows a grand At the age of almost 90 she still loves to go tramping. She
total of five shillings! climbed Mount Te Aroha when she was 82 and Mount Ruapehu
a year later. A great-grandmother of seven, Ruth is certainly not
Annette has been a slowing down. Her voluntary efforts for a range of organisations
member for over 50 is testimony to her considerable stamina and energy.
years.

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branchline welcome to new friends rural women
Aoroa: Kath Gillespie.
Doubtless Bay: Heather Thomas.
Fraser Road: Bev Peters.
make it happen
Individual: Robyn Alloway (Amberley). Fairton School pupils
Korakonui: Wilma van der Hulst. take direction from
Rangiwaea: Patricia Gilbert, Ruth Gordon, Briar Ashburton Police
Jensen. Senior Constable Chris
Wiltshire during a kids
farewell to old friends safe day organised by

Photo: Ashburton Guardian

Winchmore Rural
Aoroa: Gladys Humphries.
Women.
Korakonui: Betty Flintoff.
Levels: Margaret (Peg) Cartwright.
Ruawai: June Wilson.
Seaward Downs: Kathleen McKenzie.
Spotswood Moturoa: Dulcie Robinson.
Southbrook-Flaxton: Margaret Turner.
Te Kauwhata: Moya Moorfield.
keeping kids safe
May They Rest in Peace
The emphasis was on safety when Winchmore branch of Rural
honours board Women in Mid-Canterbury organised a series of lessons and
demonstrations about taking care in the home and on the farm.
Branch Life Membership
Students moved around five different activities during Kidsafe
Otewa: Joan Blackburn, Joyce Hoadley, Safety Day, including: safety with animals; chemicals and poisons;
Penny Mackenzie. guns; road safety; home hazards; tractors, motorcycles and ATVs.
Tokaora-Inaha: Marjorie McCallum. Branch secretary Ngaire Brown says that the entire school roll of
Branch Bar of Honour 58 pupils was organised into five groups. The three resident
teachers and two rural women members accompanied the students.
Kaikoura: Jan Finlay.
Pakawau: Joy Warren. The activities ended with a barbeque lunch, supplied by the
Branch, and a certificate for all the children who took part. Eight
Tatuanui: Agnes Reichmuth.
Branch members were involved on the day.

still “The feedback has been very positive. With the same support
from our members, the local community and ACC we look
bubbling at forward to running a programme in the Methven area,” Mrs Brown
says.
90
Life member, Bubbles Jones, wheeling out the meals
celebrated her 90th birthday
with present and past For the past 20 years, the rural women of Levels Branch have
members of Pokura Rural helped deliver meals to members of the community. The meals
Women. are supplied by Timaru Hospital and packed in polystyrene boxes
complete with a hot brick. Ideally, two members are needed to do
Hats, furs and beads were the a round, one to drive and one to navigate.
order of the day and Bubbles
arrived, as elegant as always,
in period costume.

The birthday luncheon included much reminiscing and

light entertainment, including a poem written by Bubbles
herself.

Branch secretary Geraldine Douch, says it was a grand

occasion for such a grand lady.

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rural women on parade
Pioneer women through the years were depicted on Tataenui
Branch’s RWNZ float at Marton’s 125 year celebrations. Members
celebrated farming women from the early days to modern times.
Of course, the sheep dog, lamb and baby goat formed a necessary
part of the picture!
noticeboard
southland reunion
East Invercargill Rural Women Branch will be
having their 50th Jubilee on 19 April 2005. All past
members are welcome to come along. Contact Joyce
Thwaites, 597 Tay Street, Invercargill. Phone/Fax
03 217 4114.
conservation boards
Nominations will be advertised for vacancies on the
fourteen regional conservation boards in March.
Board members normally sit for a term of three
years. Experience and skill in planning, analysis,
strategic thinking and governance would be of
benefit. For information on the role of conservation
boards see www.conservationboards.org.nz.

activities
on offer
Regional Development Officers are available in
cooking up enthusiasm most regions to help with members’ activities. The
following standard packages are on offer in 2005:
Rural Women support budding chefs in the Golden Bay and
• Beef and Lamb cooking demonstrations
Nelson area by sponsoring the Top of the South Beef Cooking
Competition. The annual event is staged at a local college, • Westpac Women in Finance
attracting high-school contestants from throughout the area. • Women in Farming groups
The latest contest, held at Nelson College focused on using local • Farmsafe
produce. Three judges marked the aspiring chefs on everything For more information on initiating these events in your
from meal taste and garnish, to cleanliness and table setting. area, call your regional councillor.

kicking up their heels for health

South Canterbury Rural Women held a Women in Health Seminar rural woman’s lament
at Fairlie. The purpose of this annual event is to attract good health- I’m really incensed and so resent
related speakers that rural audiences would not normally have the Legal description of me.
access to. Rural women were treated to a range of thoughtful and For 40 years I’ve farmed these hills,
challenging talks relating to diabetes, health, fitness and self- Fed the sheep through winter’s chills,
motivation. Chased the rams which all resisted,
The seminar was followed by lunch and light-hearted, health- Fenced until my hands were blistered,
related entertainment, pictured below. Mustered till I’ve almost dropped,
Then off to town where I shopped (for food!).
Delivered lambs in rain and hail,
Docked them all in a howling gale.
Painted sheds and planted trees,
Powdered dogs to kill their fleas.
Worked as hard as I’ve been able
And ended up with that awful label
Married Woman!
Come, legal guys, it’s just not cricket,
My husband’s not my sole life ticket.
Nowhere have I seen a plan —
Man’s occupation : married man.
When I’m 80 and maybe calmer,
Please label me a former farmer!
Lyalldale Branch members have a dress rehearsal for their
number “Are you Lonesome Tonight?” (Geriatric version). From Poem by Beth Gardner - South Otago
left: Margaret Chapman (Hook Branch), Jean McKeown, Zita (now deceased)
Waldron, Margaret Macaulay and Ruth Lysaght.

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remembering the floods
one year on
It is now the first anniversary of the storms that ravaged the lower
North Island in 2004, and timely that I say an enormous public
thank you to all the Rural Women New Zealand members from
throughout New Zealand who gave so very generously to the
Central (4) Region.

The many messages sent to me and to members directly involved

were most appreciated. They were the ‘sunlight’ amidst the rain,
wind, water and mud. I am sure that those sending them could
not have known how much each and every message meant.

Goods of all sorts were sent to me personally to distribute, and to

branches directly. I cannot list them all individually but they
included baking, clothing, books, plant vouchers, farmers
vouchers, ladies pamper packs, and a variety of many other items.

Incredibly, members of our terrific organisation raised almost

$40,000 that was given in grants or goods to help the rural families
in the region. This enabled a similar amount to be granted to the
various mayoralty funds from the government allocation.

The difficulty when distributing the RWNZ fund in the region

was that there were so very many people affected. Had everyone
received $1, there would not have been enough in the fund. A
decision was made that all applications came through the National
Councillor for the Region and then a grant was given. I relied
upon members to inform me of a need.

Grants and funding was made for: Photo by Jeanette Hicks

• Supporting Red Cross funded district gatherings

• Rural Family Support Trust – counselling and administration • Farmlands Vouchers
• Victim Support – accommodation for a holiday for victims • Personal assistance
• Plant vouchers
The grants went to people who had been affected by floods or
• 120 tickets for the Mansfield Garden Festival hills and roads slipping in every part of the region - Wanganui,
• Community meetings/support groups Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Tararua, Rangitikei, Manawatu and
Taihape.
• Boarding grants, fees or associated school costs for families
with secondary school children – (granted to 9 families) As the National Councillor for the
• Emergency Response fridge magnets affected region I was amazed and
thrilled at the response from fellow
• Two night breaks away for two people - (granted to 6 couples) members.
• Compost for re-planting
From the members of the Central
• Vet fees for a badly hurt dog Region a HUGE THANK YOU for your
• Keeping Your Head Above Water – A Ladies Day Off – response to our crisis. Rural Women
(granted to 5 rural communities) New Zealand truly is an awesome
organisation
• District dinners and barbeques
• Movie passes and gifts for children Jacky Stafford
National Councillor, Central Region
• Books for schools and playgroups

Official Journal of Rural Women New Zealand • PO Box 12021, Wellington • Tel 04 473 5524 • Fax 04 472 8946

Email enquiries@ruralwomen.org.nz • www.ruralwomen.org • ISSN no 1171-4425

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