You may be eligible if you’re claiming for an area that has been declared for this disaster.
NZ DRP is not for minor damage or inconvenience. Its purpose is to help you with the immediate costs if one or more of the following apply:
- the disaster caused major damage to your home or a major asset or assets that you own at your home
- you were seriously injured
- you’re the immediate family member of an Australian citizen or resident who died or is missing.
If you lost income as a direct result of this disaster, you may also be eligible for New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance. If you’re eligible, you can get both NZ DRP and New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance.
If you’re an Australian resident or meet other residence rules, you may be eligible for both:
A disaster can have a physical and emotional impact on you and your family, additional help is available.