Te Whai Āwhina

Getting Support

Find out what financial and wellbeing support is currently available if you were affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Financial Support

Find out about grants available from Civil Defence.

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Health and Wellbeing Support

Anxiety is very common during an emergency event, see more about where to get support.

Te Āhua o Tō Āwhina

How You Can Help

Make a Donation

The three Wairarapa mayors have set up a relief fund in response to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. Funding is open to anyone across Wairarapa who has been impacted by Gabrielle.
If you would like to contribute directly to the fund, donations can be made to:

Masterton District Council Westpac Account
03-0687-0271682-03
Reference ‘WAISTORM’

Masterton District Council is also accepting cash donations at its offices at 161 Queen Street.

See more information about other Mayoral Relief Funds across the North Island.