Rural Support recognises many of our farmers across the North and South Islands have been hit by adverse weather events in the last couple of weeks. Our thoughts go out to all farmers and growers impacted by the events
During the response and recovery please ensure you take care of yourself, your family, staff and others on farm. If possible, check in on your neighbours to make sure they are ok. We know many of you may still be without power so prioritise your urgent tasks around human and animal welfare including food and safe drinking water. Do not do anything that puts your safety or others at risk.
When possible collect photos of any damage and contact your insurance company to start the claims process.
If you need support, please phone your local Rural Support on 0800 787 254. As the recovery continues there will be local events to give farmers and growers a chance to get off farm and catch up with friends and neighbours. Please keep an eye on your local Rural Support Facebook page for more details.
Below are some useful links and resources:
Civil Defence
For local Southland updates go to https://cdsouthland.nz/
For local Otago updates go to www.otagocdem.govt.nz
For local Canterbury updates go to www.cdemcanterbury.govt.nz
Power Outages
Southland – If you need a generator for your farm, contact the Welfare Team at Emergency Management Southland by calling 0800 890 127 or emailing welfare@cdsouthland.nz with your contact details, location and requirements.
Otago – If you are still sharing a generator or need access to stock water please contact Clutha District Civil Defence: 0800 801 350. If your power is back on and you have a generator you aren’t using please get in touch with Otago Rural Support Trust who can help coordinate with someone who needs one.
Flood
Flood support resources | Beef + Lamb New Zealand
From there to here - flood recovery resource | Horticulture New Zealand — AhumāraKai Aotearoa
Regrassing paddocks after flood events | AgResearch
Health & Safety of Volunteers
health-and-safety-post-flood-recovery-fact-sheet.pdf
IRD Late Filings
https://www.ird.govt.nz/natural-disasters-adverse-emergency
Support Services
Rural Support Trust: 0800 787 254
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