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Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund

Applications open

The Waipā District Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund is now open for applications.

The fund aims to help Waipā residents, ratepayers, individuals, whānau/family, small businesses, community organisations, volunteer groups and marae affected by recent flooding and storm damage across the district.

Apply here

What the fund can support

The Mayoral Relief Fund Panel may distribute funds at its discretion for:

  • Supporting specific needs of individuals and whānau/family directly affected by a disaster event.
  • This may include:
    • Basic household needs and essential personal items (where uninsured or underinsured)
    • Clearing debris from properties
    • Replacement of essential uninsured or underinsured items.
  • Providing financial and/or advisory support to locally impacted small businesses.
  • Supporting any marae, community organisations, and volunteer groups involved in disaster response or recovery efforts.

The Fund provides one-off assistance in extraordinary circumstances where genuine financial need can be demonstrated.

As of Wednesday, March 4, a six-figure commitment from the Government has provided a boost for Waipā communities working to recover, with $100,000 added to the Waipā Mayoral Relief Fund. Those eligible can apply for up to $2000 for individuals and $5000 per business.

What the fund cannot be used for

To ensure the Fund is used responsibly and fairly, it will not support:

  • Damage or losses covered by insurance, the Natural Hazards Commission (formally EQC Earthquake Commission), or other funding streams.
  • General maintenance or unrelated repairs not caused by the disaster.
  • Long-term, large-scale building or infrastructure costs.
  • Costs ordinarily met by local or central government welfare or infrastructure programmes.

The Fund is intended as a last resort, once other support options, such as Work and Income New Zealand, the Natural Hazards Commission, or other government agencies have been explored.

How to apply

Residents, ratepayers, business owners and community organisations, volunteer groups and marae affected by the recent severe weather events can apply in the following ways:

Pick up a form from:

  • Waipā District Council office – 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu
  • Te Awamutu Library - Selwyn Lane, Te Awamutu

Completed applications can be submitted:

  • By email: relieffund@waipadc.govt.nz
  • In person: Waipā District Council offices
  • By post:
    Attention: Mayoral Relief Fund
    Waipā District Council
    Private Bag 2402
    Te Awamutu 3840

Applications will be assessed through a needs-based process to ensure support is provided as quickly as possible.

Donations now being accepted

The Waipā District Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund is open for donations to support people affected by recent flooding and storm damage across the district.

The fund will provide support to individuals, whānau / family, small businesses, community organisations, volunteer groups and marae affected by the event, including those involved in supporting response and recovery efforts.

Waipā District Council has made an initial contribution to establish the fund. Support from Central Government is being confirmed.

How to donate

Donations can be made to:

  • Account name: Waipā District Council
  • Bank account: 12 3122 0084701 20
  • Payment reference: Please include your phone number

If you would like a receipt, please include your phone number as the payment reference or contact relieffund@waipadc.govt.nz.

The Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund has approved donee status from IRD, which means donations are officially recognised and donors may be able to claim a tax credit.

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