- Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke's Bay NZ Support
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- Browse: All
- Accomodation
- Agriculture
- Animals
- Building/Construction
- Business
- Communication
- Community
- Electricity
- Equipment
- Farming
- Financial
- Fire
- Food
- Household Goods
- Insurance
- Land/Property
- Medical
- Mental Health
- Ministry of Social Development
- Roading
- Rubbish/silt removal
- Viticulture
- Water
- Welfare
- Wellbeing
Animals in Emergencies
Learn how to prepare to ensure the welfare of your animals during a disaster, such as an earthquake or flood from Ministry for Primary Industries
Anxiety NZ
You can connect with us through our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkTree, LinkedIn), website and our free 24/7 0800 ANXIETY Helpline (0800 269 4389). If you are feeling stressed or anxious and need to talk, wāea mai ki a mātau – give us a call!
Are You OK
Call: 0800 456 450. Free to call 9am – 11pm 7 days. Webchat available at www.areyouok.org.nz
Boost your wellbeing
Support is available to help you get back on track.
Bragato Research Institute – Fact Sheet
BRI has created a factsheet on how lessons learned in the vineyard from Cyclone Bola can help deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, available here.
Business advice and guidance
Advice and support is also available through the Regional Business Partner Network. Advisors can help cyclone-affected businesses.
EMA can offer advice and guidance to affected businesses.
Call 0800 500 362 or email info@businesshelpline.co.nz
Central Hawke’s Bay Food Bank
Central Hawke’s Bay Food Bank at 125 Ruataniwha Street, Waipukurau. Phone 068589891. Email reception@centralconnect.co.nz or text or phone 0221358051.
Check what you might get
Quickly find out the types of financial assistance you may qualify for, then choose if you want to apply.
Clean Up Help #hbcleanup
Active Facebook hashtag for community volunteer clean up help.
Cloud Water Purification
If you are a business or farm, there are grants for cyclone affected properties available.
Coloured stickers (placard) on buildings – what do they mean?
Following Cyclone Gabrielle Hastings District Council has set up a new building recovery team to assist residents with stickered (placarded) properties.
Community Support Package – Updated 24th March
Community Support Package for North Island floods and Cyclone Gabrielle
Comprehensive list of resources on caring for animals after flooding
Flood resources from the NZ Veterinary Association
Consumer – Your Rights
Affected by Cyclone Gabrielle? We explain your rights.
Contact Energy Cyclone and Flooding Support
If you’ve been affected by the severe weather, we are here to help. We have an energy and broadband relief fund and dedicated teams here to help you.
Affected residential customers call 0800 45 46 48.
Affected business customers call 0800 365 333.
Or you can contact us on Facebook Messenger (https://www.messenger.com/t/237389266365529) or WhatsApp (https://wa.me/6444957050).
Cyclone Appeal
The NZ Government have started up a Cyclone Appeal which you can directly donate $3 to by texting 2454. This page also allows you to donate larger sums via credit/debit card or from your bank account via Internet banking: Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Fund, 03 0251 0040146 00
Cyclone Gabrielle – Grower support
Information for growers affected by adverse weather events from Horticulture New Zealand — Ahumāra Kai Aotearoa
Cyclone Gabrielle farmer and grower recovery support
Farmers, growers, and whenua Māori owners significantly affected by Cyclone Gabrielle can get support to kick-start recovery efforts.
Cyclone Gabrielle Response
We are working hard to support our community and restore vital infrastructure. Find out about the events and the response here.
Cyclone Gabrielle support
If you’ve been impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, we’re here to help. This information will be updated regularly.
Cyclone response
Advice, tools and resources for dealing with cyclone response.
Dealing with waste from Cyclone Gabrielle
The Council has identified a number of waste types and these will need to be dealt with in different ways.
Employer redeployment support
A range of business supports are available to help employers.