Extra time for cyclone grant applications

Marae, iwi, and other community groups now have more time to apply for financial help from the Civil Defence Cyclone Gabrielle Welfare Support Grant.

Created to reimburse organisations for costs incurred while caring for people affected during the national state of emergency in February, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has extended the application deadline to 31 August 2023.

The additional time ensures groups that used their own resources to help communities during that period do not miss out.

To apply for a grant or to find out if your organisation is eligible, visit NEMA.

Businesses, farms, and orchards impacted by significant weather events are also getting financial help thanks to a new government business support package. It will be available to communities around the North Island, including Northland.

The package includes a loan guarantee scheme across all sectors, allowing lenders to provide loans with reduced interest rates to affected businesses, while the North Island Weather Events Primary Producer Finance Scheme provides concessionary loans and equity finance to the primary sector.

Click here for further information on the loan guarantee scheme, and for the primary sector assistance click here. Applications are due to open at the end of July 2023. 

For more information about Cyclone Gabrielle relief funding options, go to the council’s funding webpage.