The Government has declared the flooding as an "adverse event" for Canterbury meaning $500,000 in funding can be unlocked for farmers and growers. "The [$500k] funding can flow through to those directly on the ground to support the farmers who have been hit," Ardern said. "The money will be used for recovery grants, to enable the region's three Rural Support Trusts to provide extra help to farmers, and for other flood assistance where needed." The national Feed Coordination Service can help connect farmers with supplementary feed which has been donated or listed for sale. Farmers who need wellbeing support should call their Rural Support Trust on 0800 RURAL HELP or 0800 787 254.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 01, 2021 00:11 UTC