Inquiry into Christchurch Terrorist Attack Response - Budget 2023

Supporting people and communities affected by the March 2019 attacks on Christchurch masjidain - Wellbeing Budget 2023.

This initiative delivers on the Government’s commitment to continue implementing the recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terrorist attack.

The Government is investing $0.994m for 2023/24 to continue implementing recommendations 25 and 26 from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain. Current funding is due to end in June 2023.

• Budget 2023 funding will enable:
  • One further year continuation of the Kaiwhakaoranga Specialist Case Management Service to connect the affected community to a range of supports, for those who need it.
  • The temporary continuation of the Collective Impact Board which will enable the continued development of and completion of a best practice guide and consideration of the outstanding items on its work programme.
  • The extension of the Christchurch Mosque Attack Welfare Programme for one year to provide financial support to eligible people affected by the attacks.
• The Case Management Service will continue to enable access to a range of supports to those in the affected community who need it to support their recovery journey (e.g. financial, immigration, housing, employment, health and social wellbeing).
• The outstanding items on the Board’s work programme addressing macro level issues relating to wraparound services will continue to be considered. Additionally, a best practice guide will continue to be developed to inform wraparound services in responding to future tragedies.
• The Welfare Programme will continue to provide financial support for the specified eligible people affected by the attacks in line with the purpose of the programme.