FROM THE DESK OF MAYOR BERNIE Relief fund open for applications

AuthorBernie Wanden, Mayor Opinion
Published date17 June 2022
Publication titleHorowhenua Chronicle
It’s been a big month for our district. We have moved to the recovery phase following the May 20 weather event and continue to experience unsettled and unnerving weather

I would like to acknowledge the hard work of the recovery team, and all agencies, contractors and individuals supporting those affected by the wild weather.

During our June 8 council meeting, we signed a Tornado Community Recovery Action Plan. We agreed upon rates relief for those displaced by the weather event and considered other ways we can support our affected community.

Horowhenua is a humble home. I’ve heard echoes of: “Others have it much worse than us”.

No matter the level of severity the weather event had on you, we encourage you to apply for the Mayoral Relief Fund. There is criteria to be met, but funds are available for those in need.

We can, and want to, help with damaged property, essentials for daily life, costs not covered by insurance, insurance excess, situations where there is financial burden, and counselling costs.

We have extended the deadline for the Mayoral Relief Fund to June 30 to allow more time for applications, particularly as people get a clearer picture of what may not be covered by insurance.

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to the fund. We’re delighted to see bids on Codie Taylor’s All Blacks jersey auction, with proceeds to be added to the fund, rise into the thousands.

Thanks are also due for your patience while kerbside glass recycling collections were temporarily...

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