Financial Support

Financial assistance is available in several ways from Civil Defence payments to government grants to tax relief. See below for information and links on what support is available.

•   Work & Income – resource page to assist with urgent accommodation, emergency food and bedding, loss of income and other support payments and services.
•  Civil Defence Payments - if you've been affected by the cyclone, you may be able to get a Civil Defence Payment. You don't have to be on a benefit or be a NZ citizen to qualify for a Civil Defence payment be in a Click the link or call 0800 400 100.
  
• Rural Assistance Payments - Rural Assistance Payments can help farmers during or after an adverse event, e.g. a flood or drought.
• IRD Emergency & Adverse Events - IRD support and guidance regarding emergencies and adverse events.
• MPI Dealing with Adverse Events - Find out what help is available for rural communities and individuals. How to prepare and what to do in natural disasters and other adverse events such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, storms, and volcanic eruptions.