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Red Cross – Winter Assistance grant
Information on the Winter Assistance grant is now available. The purpose of the grant is to … assist vulnerable households living in homes significantly damaged by the earthquakes or who have had to...
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0800 Hungry and Addington Action
0800 Hungry is the country’s largest foodbank. It operates a food warehouse, and provides essential support to families and individuals who would otherwise go hungry. 0800 Hungry provides food parcels...
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Free financial advice for Canterbury red zone residents
The Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income (formally the Retirement Commission) today launched a free financial advice service for Red Zone residents. As part of the service it is...
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Red Cross – disability grant
The New Zealand Red Cross have announced a new grant to provide financial support for those with disabilities. The grant is: “… to be used towards the increased costs incurred by individuals and...
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Red Cross Grants
A reminder of the Red Cross grants still available for those who have experienced earthquake damage. Red Zoners on the move should check out the grant for independent advice (including legal expenses)...
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Red Cross: Winter Assistance Grant still available
The Winter Assistance Grant is still available. The purpose of the grant seems to have broadened and is now: To assist all households living in homes significantly damaged by the earthquakes or who...
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Red Cross Canterbury Earthquakes Recovery Update July 2012
The New Zealand Red Cross have published their July 2012 update. Over 24 pages the recovery update summarises work in Christchurch and across the country including distribution of grants, outreach...
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Christchurch Diocesan Earthquake Recovery Fund
Bishop Barry Jones, Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, established a recovery fund to manage the distribution of money received after the 4 September earthquake and subsequently. The goals of the Fund...
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Temporary Accommodation Assistance – Cabinet Papers and Minutes
The Minister of Social Development and Employment has released the Cabinet papers and Minutes regarding the affordability of accommodation and the provision of temporary accommodation assistance. The...
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Red Cross – Hurricane Sandy appeal
The New Zealand Red Cross is appealing for donations to help those throughout the Caribbean, United States and Canada who have been affected by the hurricane and need relief and recovery assistance....
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