Ko te whakaaroaro ki nga tauira Maori i whakamomori i te paopao o Gabrielle, me harikoa ka ora tonu te katoa – We think of those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, and hope that everyone is safe.
Our thoughts are with those located in areas that have been declared as a local state of emergency including the Te Tai Tokerau, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Hawke’s Bay. This has been trying time for many of us and MKGI want to provide help where we can.
Resources for Support
Financial Support:
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Work and Income can offer a wide range of financial support found on their website.
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There is provision for IRD to forgive late filing and payment penalties and interest (PAYE and GST). The Income equalisation scheme will be available. This is an income smoothing tool which allows movement of income from or to the current year. Talk to your accountant for more information.
Pastoral Care:
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The Rural Support Trust can offer support and put you in touch with financial advisors.
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Farmstrong also offers support to rural communities.
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Te Puni Kokiri have resources of support and assistance on their website.
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The Northland Regional Council can help those in the northland area who are in need of welfare and assistance.
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The Mental Health Foundation provide a list of wellbeing helplines.
Technical:
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Sign into your Canopy account to view technical orchard information responding to a flood.
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The Ministry for Primary Industries have information on floods on their website.
- Access the Work and Income for Information on Enhanced Taskforce Green.
Please get in contact with MKGI Chairman Anaru Timutimu or General Manager Amy Tocker if there is any assistance relating to Cyclone Gabrielle that we can provide, our numbers are 022 414 7543 and 027 483 8575 respectively.