Funding and Support For Businesses Impacted By Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle farmer and grower recovery support ($25million) - MPI
Overview:
This funding is designed for farmers and growers to undertake urgent work, including fencing, and clearing silt to save trees and vines
Up to $10,000 for pastoral and arable farmers to help with initial recovery, such as repairs to water infrastructure for livestock, and fencing. Up to $2,000 per hectare (up to a maximum of $40,000) to remove silt from trees and vines, support clean-up, and minimise future losses.
To Apply:
For more information please check out the following Website or Press release.
Cyclone and flooding Business recovery business grants (MBIE)
Overview:
The Government is providing $25 million in recovery support to businesses in seven regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and January floods in the North Island.
To Apply:
Visit the following section on our website Cyclone Relief — Toi EDA (toi-eda.co.nz)
Recovery Visa
Overview:
The Government’s new Recovery Visa announced today will help bring in the additional specialist workers needed to support rebuild efforts in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
To Apply:
For full details and application visit the Website or you can read the full Press release linked here.
Exemption to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA)
Overview:
A temporary exemption is being made to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) to allow banks and other lenders to quickly lend money to affected consumers to address damage, replace property, provide for loss of income, and meet their everyday living costs. The exemption removes the requirement for extensive assessments for temporary credit of up to $10,000
To Apply:
Please contact your bank. You can also read the full press release here: release
Recovery Mobilisation Fund (MPI)
Overview:
To help farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate recovery efforts from Cyclone Gabrielle.
To Apply:
Read the full details via the press release linked here or visit the MPI website for more information.
Cyclone Gabrielle Māori Communities Response Fund (TPK)
Overview:
To provide rapid assistance to marae and hapori Māori affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and set conditions for longer term resilience.
To Apply:
Read the full details via the press release linked here or visit the MPI website for more information.