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Agriculture Minister Todd McClay.
Recent weather events in the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne/Tairawhiti, and Canterbury have been declared a medium-scale adverse event.
This enables additional support for farmers and growers in the affected regions who continue to face weather-related challenges.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the effects of the recent weather events continue to be felt in those regions.
"Today's announcement unlocks extra support, including tax relief, and it enables the Ministry for Social Development (MSD) to consider Rural Assistance Payments and activating Enhanced Taskforce Green for affected farmers and growers," McClay says.
"The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has been working closely with local groups to identify the most affected farmers and where support is needed most, including through on-farm assessments.”
Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson says he should encourage farmers and growers to seek support should they need it.
“It’s important we help those farmers, growers, and rural communities now facing a lengthy clean-up.
“Farmers and growers needing assistance are encouraged to contact the Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254,” Patterson says.
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