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HomeNewsCommunityBrunch shout for rural communities

Brunch shout for rural communities

Helena O'Neill
By Helena O'Neill
August 14, 2025
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Rural Support Trust Waikato is holding free brunch events to support the rural community. Photo Siddhant Kumar via Unsplash
Rural Support is inviting farmers, growers, and rural communities to take a well-earned break and join Brunch on Us – a series of all-sector, relaxed drop-in events across Waikato.

Running from Thursday, August 21, through to Friday, September 19, Rural Support says these events are a chance for rural people to come together, enjoy brunch, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of life on the land.

“You don’t have to register, and there are no speeches or presentations – just a warm welcome and some delicious food,” says Wanda Leadbeater from the Rural Support Trust.

“This is about checking in with each other, sharing updates, and reminding our communities that they’re not alone.”

Rural Support Waikato will be hosting a brunch at local locations from Pollok to Tirohanga, with support from local networks and organisations.

“Whether you’ve got five minutes or an hour, drop in any time between 10.30am to 12.30pm. It’s low-key, no fuss – just good people and a bit of time off the farm.”

Franklin Brunch On Us locations:
  • Onewhero, August 21, Onewhero Rugby Club, 2 Hall Road, Onewhero.
  • Aka Aka, September 9, Aka Aka Hall, 809 Aka Aka Road, Aka Aka.
  • Mangatangi, September 12, Mangatangi Hall, 1517 Kaiaua Road, Mangatangi.
  • Pollok, September 17, Pollock Hall, Cemetery Road, Pollok.
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