Kia ora tatou,
The latest unprecedented weather event following shortly after the initial torrential rain of a couple of weeks ago, means that some members are going through really difficult times as a result of the two instances of flooding. It would appear that the majority of members have thankfully managed to avoid the devastation, but unfortunately there are some members who haven’t been so lucky. Below are some useful links which I hope may be of use.
Additionally, a Flooding Support Package will soon be made available which includes:
- $3 million for flood recovery payments to help significantly affected businesses
- $1 million for mental wellbeing support through a boost to the First Steps programme
- $1 million for small business advice focused on business continuity and resilience
The money will be delivered through the Auckland Business Chamber, the EMA, Whāriki and the Pacific Business Trust. Right now, you can access First Steps, the Business Helpline on 0800 500 362 and join the online Business Community for free information, support and links to useful information.
Other information you may find useful includes:
- Back to Work Grants to support business recovery open for applications
- Extreme weather information for businesses
- Building assessment process
- Work and Income flooding assistance
- Tax relief for adverse events
- Auckland Emergency Management updates
- Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund
- Auckland Emergency Management website
- Auckland Region Flood
- Auckland road closures and information (Auckland Transport)
- ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank, (Bank Support)
- Civil Defence Payment
- Civil Defence Fact Sheet
- Employment during and after disasters
- Help To Settle Your Insurance Claim
- Information about flood-damaged building inspections
- MetService weather warnings
- State Highway road closures (NZTA)
- State of local emergency for Auckland
- 0800 22 22 00 (Auckland Council)
- 0800 500 362 (The Business Help Line)
I hope that you can avoid any further damage and disruption moving forwards, but if you have been affected, please don’t hesitate to contact BNH if you think that we can be of any assistance.
Ngā mihi mahana,
Kevin O’Leary
General Manager, Business North Harbour
