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Scoop
15-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Government Announces $600,000 Support Package For Flood-Affected Farmers, Growers And Foresters
Press Release – New Zealand Government Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay speaking during a visit to the Tasman District today announced an additional $600,000 in Government and industry support, bringing the total Government financial contribution for the affected primary sector … Hon Todd McClay Minister of Agriculture Minister of Forestry The Government is increasing its financial contribution to support rural communities in the Nelson Tasman Region, with additional funding to help farmers, foresters, growers and rural contractors recover from recent severe weather events. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay speaking during a visit to the Tasman District today announced an additional $600,000 in Government and industry support, bringing the total Government financial contribution for the affected primary sector to $500,000. 'These regions have experienced significant damage to forests, farms and rural infrastructure. This funding will help meet immediate recovery needs and help rural businesses get back on their feet,' Mr McClay says. The support package includes: A $300,000 Government contribution to the Mayoral Relief Fund tagged to the rural sector. $100,000 contribution by the Government and Federated Farmers to the Farmers Adverse Events Trust to support with the immediate recovery needs for the most impacted pastoral farmers in the Nelson Tasman region. $100,000 contribution by the Government and Horticulture New Zealand, to help the horticulture sector across the Top of the South. $100,000 announced by Government in June to support and coordinate recovery efforts, including $20,000 for the Top of the South Rural Support Trust. 'We continue to work with New Zealand Winegrowers to ensure appropriate support for affected vineyards, including the potential use of Enhanced Taskforce Green,' Mr McClay said. 'Many farmers and growers are facing their second clean-up in a fortnight from floods and storm damage. Rural communities are resilient, but the relentless wet weather conditions have taken a toll. This support is designed to provide meaningful and direct assistance quickly,' Mr McClay says. MPI staff are on the ground working with the Rural Support Trust and industry groups assessing damage and coordinating assistance. 'Farmers, foresters and growers will face many, many months of work to repair damage to their land and get their businesses back on track. We will continue to assess what further assistance might be required.' 'Farmers and growers who need help or assistance should in the first instance contact their local Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254,' Mr McClay said.
Scoop
15-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Government Announces $600,000 Support Package For Flood-Affected Farmers, Growers And Foresters
The Government is increasing its financial contribution to support rural communities in the Nelson Tasman Region, with additional funding to help farmers, foresters, growers and rural contractors recover from recent severe weather events. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay speaking during a visit to the Tasman District today announced an additional $600,000 in Government and industry support, bringing the total Government financial contribution for the affected primary sector to $500,000. 'These regions have experienced significant damage to forests, farms and rural infrastructure. This funding will help meet immediate recovery needs and help rural businesses get back on their feet,' Mr McClay says. The support package includes: A $300,000 Government contribution to the Mayoral Relief Fund tagged to the rural sector. $100,000 contribution by the Government and Federated Farmers to the Farmers Adverse Events Trust to support with the immediate recovery needs for the most impacted pastoral farmers in the Nelson Tasman region. $100,000 contribution by the Government and Horticulture New Zealand, to help the horticulture sector across the Top of the South. $100,000 announced by Government in June to support and coordinate recovery efforts, including $20,000 for the Top of the South Rural Support Trust. 'We continue to work with New Zealand Winegrowers to ensure appropriate support for affected vineyards, including the potential use of Enhanced Taskforce Green,' Mr McClay said. 'Many farmers and growers are facing their second clean-up in a fortnight from floods and storm damage. Rural communities are resilient, but the relentless wet weather conditions have taken a toll. This support is designed to provide meaningful and direct assistance quickly,' Mr McClay says. MPI staff are on the ground working with the Rural Support Trust and industry groups assessing damage and coordinating assistance. 'Farmers, foresters and growers will face many, many months of work to repair damage to their land and get their businesses back on track. We will continue to assess what further assistance might be required.' 'Farmers and growers who need help or assistance should in the first instance contact their local Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254,' Mr McClay said.
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30-06-2025
- Climate
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Support For Flood Affected Farmers And Growers
Hon Todd McClay Minister of Agriculture Minister for Rural Communities The Government today classified the flooding across the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions as a medium-scale adverse event unlocking extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson say. 'Last week's deluge damaged infrastructure such as livestock fences, culverts, and tracks, and left pasture and orchards covered in silt and flood debris,' Mr McClay says. 'The Government is making up to $100,000 available to support and coordinate recovery efforts, including up to $20,000 for the Top of the South Rural Support Trust. The remainder of the funding will be made available to other organisations that work with farmers and growers on-the-ground. 'Today's classification unlocks further support for farmers and growers, including tax relief. It also enables MSD to consider Rural Assistance Payments and activating Enhanced Taskforce Green.' This funding is on top of $100,000 already contributed by the Government to the Mayoral Relief Fund. Mr Patterson is encouraging flood-affected farmers and growers to seek support if they need it and to monitor the weather forecast. 'It's important to help those farmers and growers and rural communities now facing a big clean-up effort, such as fixing damaged fences,' Mr Patterson says. 'The government, via Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) On Farm Support will continue to work closely with sector groups and the Rural Support Trust to determine where the need is and how the funding will be allocated. 'Farmers and growers will face many months of work to get back on track. We will continue to assess what further support is needed to assist recovery efforts. 'There is a risk of further rain this week. We are encouraging farmers to stay informed through MetService forecasts and to take necessary precautions, such as moving livestock to higher ground.' Farmers and growers who require support are encouraged to contact their local Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254.
