RWNZ calls on the government to commit to five areas of action to improve the health and wellbeing of rural families and enhance the resilience of rural communities. The rural sector is connected through tight-knit, supportive communities that value their heritage and contribution to Aotearoa NZ.

Rural women are the backbone of our rural communities and vital to ensuring the communities in which they live, work and play are strong and resilient. Rural voices must be included in consultation and policy development to ensure positive outcomes for rural communities.