09 February 2022

Ask The Flock

Nā Te Kāhui. Wise Words From the Flock.

What is it that keeps your rural community strong? Is it strong wāhine who volunteer their time at community gatherings? Is it the rugby club that provides a spot to meet regularly? Every fortnight we approach our flock of readers for advice on various things and share what we’ve learnt. This week we were keen to hear about the places, people and things that keep your community connected.

"All the good buggers in it."
@madeleineoco

"The awesome people who lead by getting on with it and making stuff happen for the community."
@ourwatercarejourney

"I live in a community that has people who have given everything they have to make it what it is, and without them, the community wouldn't exist. We welcome new comers, we help those that need help, and we provide a place for those who need a place every Friday. I am the present of The Bluff Sports and Recreation Club in Ngakuru, and I couldn't be prouder of the community we have."
@cow_girl_nz

"The local school, rugby club, volunteers, and our local 4Square."
@ali_shep2185

"Coming together often."
@laurajmgavin

"We're related to most neighbouring farms - actually though - generational farms"."
@steph_peart

"School aged kids, young families and primary schools!"
@annie_collin