Many of us here in the King Country have read the recent news that charities have requested that people send money to Hawke’s Bay rather than clothes and bedding.
Here is a rundown of the mayoral relief funds to which people can contribute.
Mayoral Relief Funds have been set up for Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Thames-Coromandel, Hawke’s Bay, Tararua, Taranaki and Taupō regions.
If you would like to provide financial support to the communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, you can donate to the funds below:
Auckland Council 12-3113-0131166-00 Reference: Flood fund (please also provide a phone number if you would like a tax rebate form)
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence Account Name: Gisborne District Council 03-0638-0502288-00 For overseas payments – SWIFT code: WPACNZ2W Reference: Disaster Relief Trust
Thames Coromandel District Council 01-0455-0090620-02 Particulars: Your phone number Reference: ReliefFund
Hawke’s Bay Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Trust 02-0700-0010824-002
Wairoa District Council givealittle.co.nz/cause/wairoa-flood-mayoral-relief-fund-cyclone-gabrielle
Tararua District Account name: Tararua District Council 03-0614-0088406-01 Reference: 560 OR Flood Relief
Taranaki 15-3947-0232203-00 Particulars: Gabrielle Reference: Relief Fund
Taupō TDC Mayoral Relief Fund 02-0428-0220004-025 Reference: CYCLONE
