Articles tagged with Clutha District
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Southland and Clutha Severe Weather Declared Medium-Scale Adverse Event for Farmers
01 Oct 2026, 11:50 AM | 1 week ago | 104 viewsAgriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson have classified the extreme wet and cold conditions in Southland and the Clutha District as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking up to $50,000 in support for local Rural Support Trusts and tax relief for affected farmers. The ongoing harsh weather, linked to El Niño, has severely impacted farmers during critical periods like calving and lambing, prompting coordinated efforts by MPI, regional councils, and farming organizations to provide assistance. Farmers and growers are encouraged to seek help through various support services, including the Rural Support Trust and MPI, with multiple contact numbers provided for immediate aid.
Tags: Todd McClay Mark Patterson Southland Clutha District Ministry for Primary Industries DairyNZ Beef + Lamb New Zealand Federated Farmers Rural Support Trust Ministry of Social Development$250,000 Emergency Waste Funding for Councils Affected by Severe Weather
17 Aug 2026, 12:06 PM | 1 month ago | 443 viewsMinister for the Environment Nicola Grigg announced $250,000 in emergency waste funding for five councils affected by severe weather in early 2026, supplementing $130,000 allocated to other councils impacted in October 2025. This funding supports councils in managing waste from flood damage, fallen trees, and repairing waste infrastructure, enabled by recent changes to the Waste Minimisation Act allowing the Waste Disposal Levy to cover emergency waste costs. The recipients include Gisborne, Manawatū, Ōtorohanga, Thames-Coromandel, and Whangarei councils for 2026 events, and Ruapehu, Clutha, and Gore councils for 2025 events.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Gisborne District Council Manawatū District Council Ōtorohanga District Council Whangarei District Council Ruapehu District Council Clutha District Council Gore District Council Minister for the Environment$250,000 Emergency Waste Funding for Councils Affected by Severe Weather
17 Aug 2026, 12:06 PM | 1 month ago | 437 viewsMinister Nicola Grigg announced $250,000 in emergency waste funding for five councils affected by severe weather in early 2026, supplementing $130,000 allocated in October 2025. The funding supports councils in managing waste from flood damage, fallen trees, and repairing waste infrastructure, enabled by changes to the Waste Minimisation Act allowing the Waste Disposal Levy to cover emergency waste costs. Councils receiving funds include Gisborne, Manawatū, Ōtorohanga, Thames-Coromandel, Whangarei, Ruapehu, Clutha, and Gore districts.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Gisborne District Council Manawatū District Council Ōtorohanga District Council Whangarei District Council Ruapehu District Council Clutha District Council Gore District Council Minister for the Environment