Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Trust Approves New Funding Eligibility To $10,000

Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Trust Approves New Funding Eligibility To $10,000Trustees of the Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Trust have approved an update to the eligibility criteria for the Disaster Relief Trust and increased eligible amounts up to $10,000. Commencing 8 May, this second phase will also allow previous applicants to reapply for additional support where they have been severely impacted. The trustees felt that a change in eligibility was warranted to ensure that payments can be made to those most in need. Since 27 March, the Disaster Relief Trust, administered by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC), has made payments of over $2m to approximately 3,500 applicants. When the Trust was first established, the eligibility criteria were set to enable it to fairly distribute to people in need across the whole of Hawke’s Bay.