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 move into damp or hard to heat accommodation.
This grant is for up to $400 in total and will be made up of four monthly payments of $100 which will be paid directly to electricity retailer outlined on the application form should you meet the criteria.
More information is available here, along with a downloadable application form.
