Government extends drought assistance
March 27, 2020
To: All North Canterbury members
Government support for farmers and growers affected by drought has been expanded and extended across the country, with access to Rural Assistance Payments (RAPS) available throughout the North Island, parts of the South Island and the Chatham Islands.
RAPs are payments equal to Jobseeker Support. Tax relief measures are also available and people are encouraged to apply for other kinds of assistance, for example hardship grants to refill water tanks or cover other unexpected costs.
Regions covered by RAPS assistance as of yesterday include:
- Tasman District Council
- Nelson City Council
- Marlborough District Council
- Kaikōura District Council
- Hurunui District Council
- Waimakariri District Council
- Selwyn District Council
- Christchurch City Council
Read the full announcement details,
here.
Cameron Henderson
President, Federated Farmers North Canterbury