New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance

Support for eligible New Zealanders who've lost income as a direct result of Far West New South Wales storms and power outages that started in October 2024.

You have until 28 April 2025 to make a claim for the following areas:

  • Broken Hill Local Government Area (LGA)
  • Central Darling LGA
  • Unincorporated Area in Far West Region.

To see emergency information about your LGA, you can enter your address into the New South Wales Government’s find your local council tool.

Page last updated: 8 November 2024.
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