New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance

Support for eligible New Zealanders who've lost income as a direct result of North Queensland floods that started in January - February 2025.

You have until 2 August 2025 to make a claim for the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):

  • Burdekin
  • Cassowary Coast
  • Hinchinbrook
  • Palm Island
  • Townsville.

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

Page last updated: 5 February 2025.
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