I'm Good... Are You? With Willie Apiata VC : Matamata

We’re proud to be bringing Willie Apiata to rural communities across New Zealand as part of a new series of Rural Support Trust wellbeing events.
A former NZSAS soldier and Victoria Cross (VC) recipient, Willie Apiata is one of New Zealand’s most respected servicemen, known for his courage, humility and deeply authentic approach to conversations around resilience, leadership and wellbeing.
These evenings are designed to bring rural people together in a relaxed and supportive environment to connect, share a yarn and hear honest conversations about life’s challenges and the importance of looking out for one another.
TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2026
Pepper Street Kitchen, 5 Pepper Street, Matamata
6pm - doors open
Bring your partner, your neighbours, your farm team or someone who could use a good night out and a meaningful conversation.
*Recommended for ages 16+
Registrations are open.
Get your ticket now!
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A huge thank you to our national event partners and community supporters for getting behind this initiative and helping make these events possible.
- BDO New Zealand
- Craigs Investment Partners
- Fonterra
- Greenlea Butcher Shop
- Farmlands Co-operative
- Property Brokers Rural Industry Leaders
- Pioneer Brand Products
- NZ Power Farming
- New Zealand Ravensdown
Community Partners:
- NZ Young Farmers
- Farmstrong
Local Partners:
- J Swap Contractors Ltd
- Trinity Lands
- Powerco