Support during challenging times

We want to firstly express our deepest sympathy towards those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle across the country. Our thoughts are with you and your families at this very challenging time.

We are so devastated by the recent events across the North Island caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. My local community, like many, has been greatly impacted. We are beyond grateful to have our home and family safe, and are so thankful for the support we've received.

In these trying times, we want to make sure that you are getting as much financial support as possible. If I can help in any way please do not hesitate to reach out.

Regarding the flood relief options available by your banks for both personal and business customers, please read the information below which each main bank has issued. I am here to also provide any support and advice you may need with liaising with your banks regarding the flood relief support for your home loans. Please note that some of the support provided by the banks is a grant so worth investigating.

I have also attached some information below on how you can support our community at this time.

Image of the silt from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Cyclone Gabrielle Business and Personal Financial support details are noted below:

Westpac:

https://www.westpac.co.nz/about-us/upper-north-island-flooding/?fbclid=IwAR3f_MrfPBV_d-piicasfAm7D71SRPU3egrB0oUrlg3PGEM01hZwr4eZCtE

ASB:

https://www.asb.co.nz/

ANZ:

https://www.anz.co.nz/personal/

BNZ:

https://www.bnz.co.nz/personal-banking/home-loans?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpompBhDZARIsAFD_Fp-ETUzJGLAozQL2sTIfeKZDYndHbsW7mEqgEjAOElBjOZZG3EUvx_MaAqnrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Kiwibank:

https://www.kiwibank.co.nz/personal-banking/

SBS:

Please call 0800 727 2265

For more information about support from your bank, please get in contact with me or your bank directly.

An image of Esk Valley following the 2023 cyclone

How you can support your community...

We wish to express a big thank you to all those, both officials and volunteers, who have been helping in any way they can over the last week with the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. The support in the community has been incredibly heart warming and makes such a difference.

Helpful resources...

MSFT Productions - This organisation are working to link those willing to volunteer their time to help, with those desperately needing assistance. This website also allows volunteers to sign up to help out in the community with others able to ask directly for assistance.
Red Cross New Zealand Disaster Fund - asking for monetary donations to go towards the relief efforts.
Mayoral Relief Fund - Working to provide financial support to affected communities.
Hapori Māori fundraising groups - a collection of fundraisers for Hapori Māori across Aotearoa.
Support for affected Animals - providing shelter and supplies to animals who have been found and cared for.
HUHA
SPCA Hawkes Bay
Animal Evac New Zealand

Givealittle fundraisers - Stuff have an overall fundraiser for support towards Red Cross and the Mayoral Relief Fund. There are also many smaller fundraisers for individual families/businesses.

Sending all my love from my family to yours,

Fiona

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