Cyclone Gabrielle support

The recent Cyclone Gabrielle has impacted our iwi in many ways. We acknowledge both the challenges and the response to those challenges for our iwi  It is important to Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi that our whānau are safe, healthy, well and are able to feel supported and offer support to those in our rohe.

This is an unexpected test for our self determining capabilities and supported by each other we will meet and respond to the challenges ahead.

 “Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini”

Leith Comer – Chairman, Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi

Below are agencies that have support available in the following areas: 

If you require support accessing these services, please contact us: darcy@ngatirangitihi.iwi.nz

National Emergency Management Agency – Reimbursement Grant

This $15 million grant for reimbursement recognises the many marae who used their own resources to support whānau, hapū, iwi and communities through Cyclone Gabrielle.

 https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/resources/news-and-events/news-and-events/cyclone-gabrielle-welfare-support-grant/

Wellbeing Support

Whānau can access and choose Kaupapa Māori services, delivered by Māori, for Māori, using Matauranga Māori. These services are free and you don’t need to be referred by a doctor to access them

https://www.wellbeingsupport.health.nz/#find-support

TOI-EDA Business Support

The Government is providing $25 million in grants to help businesses in cyclone affected regions to help businesses meet immediate costs, further assist with clean-up and boost business support and advise services.  The initial grants are up to $40,000 per business, and distributed by local organisations in affected regions

https://www.toi-eda.co.nz/cyclone-relief

Temporary Accommodation Service –

Has now been extended from Tāmaki-makaurau (Auckland) in to the rohe of Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Te Moana a Toi (Bay of Plenty), Te Matau-a-Māui (Hawke’s Bay), Waikato and the Tararua District. For whānau to register call 0508 754 163 or visit their website for this service.

https://www.tas.mbie.govt.nz/cyclone-flooding/