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Waikato District Council - Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato

Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund

How to apply for the Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund

The Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund is open to Waikato District Council residents, ratepayers or small business owners, and not-for-profit organisations who have suffered financial hardship because of damages caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The Fund may be used to support and meet the needs of affected individuals, families, community organisations, small businesses and marae.

It can be used to provide financial support for:

  • Cleaning debris from properties where people are uninsured or underinsured
  • Supporting individuals/families faced with hardships as a result of the emergency
  • Assisting small businesses and farmers impacted by the cyclone
  • Assisting people with basic needs, household goods and personal items where the individual/family is uninsured or underinsured

The fund provides one-off assistance for extraordinary circumstances, where a real need can be shown.

Once closed, all applications will be assessed, and available funds will be allocated proportionately to applicants that meet the criteria. The amount granted will depend on the circumstances of the applicant.

More detail about the timing of allocation and amount that will be distributed will be available at a later date.

How to donate

The Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund is open for donations to help support Waikato District communities find their feet after the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Examples of what donations might go towards include:

  • Cleaning debris from properties where people are uninsured or underinsured
  • Supporting individuals/families faced with hardships as a result of the emergency
  • Assisting small/rural businesses significantly impacted by the emergency
  • Assisting people with basic needs, household goods and personal items where the individual/family is uninsured or underinsured

Donations can be made through bank transfer.

The account for the Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund is:

Account Name: Waikato District Council (Mayoral Relief Fund)
Bank Account Number: 02-0316-0246517-004
Particulars: Your phone number
Reference: ReliefFund

A tax deductible receipt is available for donations over $5. If you would like a copy of a receipt please email donations@waidc.govt.nz



Ways to apply

  • Complete the online form below
  • Click on below PDF document, fill it out and send to info@waidc.govt.nz
  • Or drop in to one of our offices, you can find our locations here.

If you require assistance to complete the form, please call Anisha on 027 296 0689.


Application form to send by email

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Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund

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Online application form

Applicant details

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Which of these best describes you? (Required)

Please fill out this section if you are a family

Number of family members affected?

Please fill out this section if you are an organisation or small business

Please fill out this section if you are a marae

Applicant property details

(Required)
(Required)

Additional information

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If your files are too large to be uploaded here, please send them to info@waidc.govt.nz with the subject line "Mayoral Relief Fund Application" and your full name.

Is this affected property owned by you or rented
Insurance status
Have you made a claim with EQC?

Account details

(Required)
(Required)

Declaration

By submitting this application I certify that the information provided in this application is correct and if I provide false information I understand that my application will be null and void. I give permission for the Waikato District Council to verify the information provided with any other agencies that may be involved.

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