We are working with Tairāwhiti businesses and central Government agencies to support the economic response and recovery of the region.
Initially we could only pay businesses up to 43 per cent of the amount applied for due to the demand well-exceeding the first tranche of funding. The Government has since allocated additional funds for the region.
All applications have been processed and we have now distributed all remaining funds to approved applicants, lifting the total amount closer to what was originally requested.
- List updated Friday, 26 May 2023
In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, 49 community groups in Tairāwhiti were supported with quick-turnaround grants to help their recovery efforts.
The Trust Tairāwhiti board met shortly after the cyclone and agreed to make $372,502 available for an immediate community relief fund.
The Department of Internal Affairs partnered with the Trust on the initiative, contributing $235,500, with a further $37,000 secured from The Gift Trust and the Clare Foundation.
18 April 2023 - From the office of Hon Grant Robertson
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3 April 2023
In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, 49 community groups in Tairāwhiti were supported with quick-turnaround grants to help their recovery efforts.
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15 March 2023 - From the office of Hon Grant Robertson
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26 February 2023
Trust Tairāwhiti has welcomed the Government’s funding announcement today to help businesses following the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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26 February 2023
From the offices of Hon Grant Robertson and Hon Kiri Allan
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20 February 2023
Big mihi to Air New Zealand for launching a much needed temporary service to reconnect Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay.
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