Cyclone Gabrielle - Farmer and grower recovery grants from Ministry of Primary Industries

Published 24 Feb 2023

Farmers or growers can receive grants from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to get back on their feet as quickly as possible.

What can the funding be used for?

Farmers or growers can receive grants from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to get back on their feet as quickly as possible.

  • The following grants are available: Grants for pastoral and arable farmers/growers of up to $10,000 to help initial recovery on-farm, such as repairs to water infrastructure for stock and fencing.

Who can submit a grant request?

Any farmer or grower affected by Cyclone Gabrielle that requires help with cleaning up their farms, orchards or vineyards. How do I request a grant? Getting a grant is simple.

You will need to complete a short application form, which is available here.

For more information:  Cyclone Gabrielle recovery: advice, support, and funding | NZ Government (mpi.govt.nz)

Or call 0800 0800 00 83 33 or email funding@mpi.govt.nz