Financial
Financial and accommodation support
Extra financial support is available to people affected by the Canterbury flooding. Everyone’s situation is different, and there is a range of help available.
Are you after some independent, professional advice and support to help tackle your farm debt?
The Government has allocated $200,000 for the Farm Business Advice Support Fund, which is managed by Rural Support Trusts. Banks are jointly funding the initiative.
Qualifying farmers can receive up to $6,000 to seek independent financial or business advice.
Fill in this form and apply through your local Rural Support Trust 0800 RuralHelp
Inland Revenue has a range of support in place for affected individuals and families, customers and businesses affected by the floods. The Inland Revenue website also has information on managing financial difficulty and debt, see here for more information or phone 0800 473 566.
If you’ve been impacted by the floods and are struggling to deal with your tax or payments, please contact your tax agent or accountant.
If you have missed filing returns or are late on payments, you can ask Inland Revenue to grant relief from penalties.
To assist farmers and growers Inland Revenue are exercising discretion in allowing early withdrawal from the income equalisation scheme.
If you rent your property and it has been damaged by the recent severe weather in Canterbury, contact your landlord and your contents insurance company as soon as possible. If you are the tenant or landlord of a rental property, you can find information here on your rights and obligations or phone 0800 TENANCY (0800 836 262).
Details about the Canterbury Flood Recovery Fund being managed by MPI can be found here Dealing with floods | MPI | NZ Government