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MBIE’s Temporary Accommodation Service has been activated to support our people who’ve been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. If you need help finding somewhere to live while your home is repaired or rebuilt, they can connect you to services and resources to help get you back on your feet. Call 0508 754 163 (Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm) or visit this website
Please let us know how we can help you if you have been affected by the floods, fill in a quick welfare check.
Our Waipawa Library and The Knowledge and Learning Hub - Te Huinga Wai in Waipukurau, will open their doors to you. There is Wi-Fi, printing available for insurance claims, cups of tea, books, and a cosy safe space for you to come together, relax and connect. AA services are also available at Te Huinga Wai.
Waipawa Library
Community Support Hubs
The Hubs provide information, assistance, and rural support for those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
For more details check out our Community Support Hubs page.
The Information and Support Hub |
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Open |
Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm |
Location |
Waipawa Library |
Contact |
Phone/text 027 205 5208 |
Pōrangahau Flood Response Hub |
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Open |
Monday-Friday |
Location |
Pōrangahau Club Rooms |
Contact |
Keri Ropiha 027 482 1247, A list of other support services is available at: |
Mataweka Marae Welfare Hub |
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Open |
Monday to Friday, 9 am-3 pm |
Location |
194 Tapairu Road, Waipawa |
Contact |
Whānau Connectors: |
Clothing, bedding, linen, towels, shoes etc can be collected from Ascende Church (corner Ruataniwha Street and Kenilworth Street) Thursdays 10am - 6pm
Large items such as furniture and whiteware can be collected from 5 Cook Street, Waipukurau Monday - Friday 10am - 2pm.
It is understandable to feel sad, distressed, worried, confused, anxious or angry, even if you’ve not been impacted personally by the flooding. Everyone reacts differently to difficult events, and some may find this time more challenging than others. Remember it’s ok to not feel ok.
If you or someone you know is worried or distressed, there is support available.
If you need general welfare support, or just a friendly voice on the end of the phone, contact our Welfare Response Team on 06 857 80 60.
If your life is in danger, call 111.
Useful Information
Managing stress in an emergency
Tips for coping after a natural disaster
Helping kids cope after a natural disaster
The Animal Support Hub at the Racecourse in Waipukurau has now transitioned to focusing on supporting rural stock and feed requirements. Donated feed for livestock is available from the Animal Support Hub. Open by appointment only, phone Kirsty Lawrence on 027 268 8890.
Support for household pets will not be available however, if you are still experiencing impacts after the cyclone you can apply to the Central Hawke’s Bay Mayoral Relief fund or the Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Fund or call Council on 06 857 8060 for further support and information.
We’ve been overwhelmed with offers of clothing, food and voluntary support but for many in our community, financial support is one of their most pressing needs. Donating money to the fund is the best way that we can get the right support, at the right time to isolated farmers, families and households in Central Hawke’s Bay. From the need to supply fuel for generators, through to those who don’t qualify for financial support or don’t have insurance.
People or organisations wanting to donate to the Mayoral Relief Flood Response Fund can:
If you bank with Kiwibank it will force you to enter a property valuation number. When it does this please enter ten zeros.
You can also donate via https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/central-hawkes-bay-flood-mayoral-relief-fund
Please note that donations made to the Mayoral Relief Fund will not qualify for a charitable donation rebate.
Ngati Kere Hapu have established a recovery fund which you can contribute to via this bank account: 06 0701 0592563 01.
Messages can be directed to secretary@ngatikere.com.
Hawke’s Bay Mayors have reactivated the regional Disaster Relief Trust, making it easy for people from anywhere in New Zealand to donate to the region’s Cyclone Gabrielle recovery effort. Set up for the same purpose during the 2020 droughts, Hawke’s Bay’s Mayors and Regional Council Chair have reactivated the Trust so that people can give knowing their donations will be spent on the most urgently needed support for the people and communities who need it most.
People wanting to donate can do so to the Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Trust. Account number: 02-0700-0010824-002.
Food and donations will no longer be accepted at the CHB Municipal Theatre (Civil Defence Centre is now closed). Non perishable food items can be donated to the following locations:
The Pōrangahau community are doing us proud with their mahi and support for each other. Here are a couple of ways to help this isolated community directly. If you are based in or near Pōrangahau and able to volunteer your time helping with the recovery efforts please register and someone will be in contact with you.
Join us at The Waipawa Library which is the new location for the Volunteer Hub. You can pop down to our Volunteer Hub and register. No matter if you can offer an hour or an entire day, you'll be directed to the areas where you're needed most.
Anyone who has already registered as a volunteer - should get an email from us, but you are also more than welcome to come see us at The Hub. If you're stuck with a huge clean up effort and need a helping hand - we are here to support you where we can!
The Volunteer Hub will also have wifi for those still needing to connect with family and friends.
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