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Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 4:11 pm
Marlborough’s Mayoral Relief Fund to assist the region
in its storm recovery effort is now open for
applications.
The fund is for residents in the
Marlborough District Council area who have suffered personal
financial or emotional hardship as a result of the July
storm event. The grant amount will be up to $1,000; however
the committee considering the applications has some
discretion depending on evidence of hardship.
People
wishing to apply to the fund can do so via the Council
website at https://bit.ly/MayoralReliefFund
Announcing
the fund late last month, Mayor John Leggett thanked Acting
Hon Kris Faafoi
The Government is contributing a further $1 million to help the flood battered Buller community, Acting Emergency Management Minister Kris Faafoi announced today.
“Buller is a small community which has found itself suddenly facing significant and ongoing welfare costs. While many emergency welfare costs are reimbursed by Government, this money will be made available to the district council for immediate use,” Kris Faafoi said.
“The council has been providing services to around 2000 people affected by the fierce downpour and expects continued support, especially for those unable to return to their homes, is likely to be needed for at least another fortnight, and possibly longer.