Govt Launches $500k Support Package for Tasman

Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman

Minister Todd McClay on the Parkes Eighty Eight Valley Farm. Photo: Samantha Gee / RNZ By Samantha Gee and Keiller MacDuff of RNZ The government has announced a half-million-dollar support package for flood-hit farmers, growers and foresters, with Tasman's mayor warning the total repair bill from the back-to-back floods is likely to exceed $100 million.

Tasman farmers’ blunt response to flood support package

James and Brenda Hovenden lost a large chunk of land, their home, a ute, and almost lost each other in the Tasman floods. They say the Government has let them down.

Government announces $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers

The government has given the Mayoral Relief Fund $300,000 for the Nelson Tasman rural sector.

Government Announces $600,000 Support Package For Flood-Affected Farmers, Growers And Foresters

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 ...

Can National really talk about the flooding after cutting so much money from Climate change?

‘They’re not living it’: Farmers’ blunt response to flood support package “Not enough,” was the blunt reaction of several flood-weary Tasman farmers following the announcement of a half-a-million-dollar Government-led support package. As the sun returned to the soggy province and the clean-up switched to high gear, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay inspected flood-damaged farms and unveiled the funding package – of which $100,000 is tagged to the…