Adverse Events
USEFUL CONTACTS
We've compiled a list of organisations and links you may find helpful during the recovery process.
A PDF version of the page can be downloaded HERE.
Utilities
Hurunui District Council Water Outages
An interactive map for Boil Water notices, outages & water restrictions.
A handy map to keep you updated with power outages.
Links to the HDC Road Information Map & the NZTA Journey Planner
Property and Business
Environment Canterbury - 0800 324 636
Managing the region's environment and resources, including civil defence, land and water regulation.
Ministry for Primary Industries - 0800 008 333
Protect yourself from foodborne illness + support for your pets and livestock
FMG Insurance - 0800 366 466
Supporting farmers, growers, and businesses with cover backed by experience.
Select from over 500 contractors nationwide.
Fencing Contractors Association NZ (FCANZ)
Hundreds of members ready and willing to construct your new fence.
The New Zealand Arboricultural Association
Find an arborist. Quality assurance and a high level of professionalism.
Financial
Inland Revenue - 0800 775 247
Ready to help when you have recovered from the damage caused from the wind event.
Budgeting Services North Canterbury - 03 313 3505
Providing free budgeting services to individuals, families and whānau in Hurunui.
Wellbeing, Support and Safety
Civil Defence / Emergency Management Canterbury
Preparing local communities to respond as individuals and as a community to disasters.
Rural Support Trust - North Canterbury - 0800 787 254
Part of a nationwide network supporting farmers and their families through tough times.
Federated Farmers - 0800 327 646
Representing rural land-owners for over 130 years.
Rural Women New Zealand - 0800 256 467
Providing support, connection and giving a voice to rural women, their families and communities.
Health New Zealand - 0800 855 066
Health, hospital and service information in New Zealand.
1737 - Text or call 1737 anytime.
Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone in New Zealand.
Comcare Trust - 0800 537 3464
Offering services and support known to have significant impact on wellbeing.
Te Tai O Marokura - 03 319 6443
Family support covering Culverden, Waiau, Hanmer Springs and Cheviot.
Community Wellbeing - North Canterbury Trust - 03 310 6375
Free social and community services to strengthen the wellbeing of whānau, rangatahi, and tamariki.
Safe Tree - 0800 723 3123
Delivering health and safety initiatives to the forestry industry.
Practical tools, farmer-led ideas and resources to help you and your team stay safe & well on-farm.
