New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment

A lump sum payment to help eligible New Zealanders affected by New South Wales Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred that started in March 2025.

You have until 13 September 2025 to make a claim for the following areas:

  • Ballina Local Government Area (LGA)
  • Bellingen LGA
  • Byron LGA
  • Clarence Valley LGA
  • Kyogle LGA
  • Lismore LGA
  • Richmond Valley LGA
  • Tweed LGA.

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

To get New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment you must meet all eligibility rules.

Page last updated: 17 March 2025.
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