Where can I get financial support & am I eligible?

Many of the banks have now shared some options for flood relief support, for those who have been affected by the recent severe weather events in the region. To help put this all-in-one place for you, we thought we’d also share some helpful links if you’re in this position and need assistance. 

A great place to start is understanding what’s available and whether you will be eligible:

ANZ
The ANZ page called ‘Severe Weather Events’ has info as to options & what’s available and also contact details for the 0800.

https://www.anz.co.nz/comms/severe-weather-events/

Westpac
https://www.westpac.co.nz/about-us/upper-north-island-flooding/

BNZ
https://www.bnz.co.nz/contact/severe-weather-support

ASB
https://www.asb.co.nz/page/flood-relief-support.html

Other helpful points:

• ASB offering $2000 grants to those with yellow or red stickered homes
• BNZ has $1 Billion in low interest loans available for businesses

Please feel free to reach out if you are experiencing or expect to experience financial hardship as a result of the cyclone. We can point you in the right direction or assist with applications where you need.

While we’re home loan experts, our blog posts are for general information purposes only and are not intended as financial advice. If at any stage you need personalised advice, get in touch on 06 8788 4444 or Ben or Mark.