Chair:
Phil Journeaux, North Island Regions Manager, MAF Policy
Committee Members:
National Agricultural Recovery Coordinator DairyNZ
Meat and Wool New Zealand
Federated Farmers
Rural Women New Zealand
PGG Wrightson
ABB Grains
National Bank
Meat Industry Association
New Zealand Veterinary Association
Ministry for Social Development (Work and Income)
Ministry for Social Development (MSD Policy)
Inland Revenue
MAF BNZ – Animal Welfare
MAF Policy
MAF Comms
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Meeting the Challenges - Key Points for Getting Through Droughts - published by MAF Feb 2008
Emergency Helpline: Call 0800 779 997
The Ministry of Social Development has activated an Emergency Helpline in response to the drought. Call 0800 779 997
Financial assistance can include Unemployment Benefit, Emergency Benefit, Special Needs Grants and Recoverable Assistance Payments. Rural Assistance Payments may also be available if farmers meet certain criteria, including having made the decision to sell their property or actively evaluating the ongoing viability of continuing in the industry.
See Blog entry for more information.
Financial assistance can include Unemployment Benefit, Emergency Benefit, Special Needs Grants and Recoverable Assistance Payments. Rural Assistance Payments may also be available if farmers meet certain criteria, including having made the decision to sell their property or actively evaluating the ongoing viability of continuing in the industry.
See Blog entry for more information.
Links to drought management resources
Welcome to this blog set up by Rural Women New Zealand for people affected by the drought conditions around the country.
Rural Women New Zealand is part of the National Drought Committee set up by Minister of Agriculture Jim Anderton in February 08
Rural Women New Zealand is part of the National Drought Committee set up by Minister of Agriculture Jim Anderton in February 08
