Community Support Package for people impacted by North Island floods and Cyclone Gabrielle
15 February 2023.
On Monday 13 February, the Government announced an $11.5 million Community Support Package to help those affected by the recent North Island floods, including support for regions preparing to respond to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Community groups and contracted social sector providers of food and other supports, including services for disabled people, have mobilised quickly to support people, whānau and communities affected by the recent North Island floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. The increase in demand for this support is putting a strain on services and community-led initiatives. This Community Support Package aims to relieve some this pressure so community groups and providers can continue to deliver their response and recovery efforts for people, whānau and communities. Funding through this Community Support Package is time-limited until 30 June 2023.
The Community Support Package for people impacted by North Island Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, includes:
- Community support fund ($2 million)
- Provider support fund ($4 million)
- Food fund ($1 million)
- Support through Community Connectors ($4 million)
- Support for disabled people ($0.5 million).
