Articles tagged with Farmers Adverse Events Trust
Government Contributes $50,000 to Support Kaikōura Flood Relief Efforts
1 month ago | 295 viewsThe Government is contributing $50,000 to the Kaikōura Mayoral Relief Fund to assist with recovery from severe flooding and landslides that caused widespread damage in July. This funding, requested by the Kaikōura District Council, will support community needs like residential waste disposal and replacing uninsurable items, supplementing an earlier $50,000 grant to local farmers. Mayoral Relief Funds provide rapid, targeted aid to fill immediate gaps after emergencies, complementing other support from agencies without replacing insurance or other funding sources.
Tags: Mark Mitchell Kaikōura Government Mayoral Relief Fund Emergency Management Flooding Farmers Adverse Events Trust Federated Farmers Kaikōura District Council Ministry of Social DevelopmentGovernment and Federated Farmers Provide $100K Support for Flood-Hit Kaikōura Farmers
1 month ago | 332 viewsThe Government is providing $50,000 to the Farmers Adverse Events Trust to aid flood-affected Kaikōura farmers, with Federated Farmers matching the amount through fundraising. The immediate focus is on animal welfare, with efforts underway to relocate around 4,000 animals from flood-damaged areas to safe grazing, while ongoing assessments continue for other regions impacted by severe weather. Farmers are advised to monitor weather forecasts, take precautions, and contact support services like the Rural Support Trust and MPI for assistance.
Tags: Todd McClay Kaikōura Federated Farmers Ministry for Primary Industries Rural Support Trust Farmers Adverse Events Trust Otago Wairarapa Agriculture Minister MetService