PARTNERSHIPS

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Buller Flood Recovery and Buller District Council work with a range of partners in helping with the recovery and moving towards improved flood resilience for Westport and wider Buller in the future.

These partners include, but are definitely not limited to:

  • West Coast Regional Council
  • Local iwi
  • National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
  • Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
  • Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
  • Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
  • Minister of Local Government
  • Kāinga Ora
  • National and local Civil Defence Emergency Management
  • West Coast and Canterbury DHBs
  • NGOs such as Homebuilders West Coast Trust, Number Thirty Seven Community House and REAP.

Support Agencies Include:

Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS)

Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS)

Everyone who has had to leave their home is advised to register with TAS, even if you have a place to stay right now. Registering with TAS does not commit you to anything, but it does cover you in 3-6 months’ time if your current circumstances change. The service, run by MBIE, is working to provide a variety of temporary housing solutions including portable cabins and motor homes. These have allowed some families to live on their own properties while waiting for repairs.

Residential Advisory Service (RAS)

Residential Advisory Service (RAS)

Dealing with insurers can be time consuming and confusing. RAS offers independent advisers who can help you understand your insurance policy and what you are entitled to. RAS can also advocate for you if you have valid concerns with what your insurance company is offering.

Latest Partnerships News

Steering Group Explained

Steering Group Explained

Buller Recovery Steering Group Independent Chair, Richard Kempthorne, explains the role of the Steering Group in the recovery process. “The Buller Recovery Steering Group was established last year...

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Rotarians Shine in Westport Recovery Effort

Rotarians Shine in Westport Recovery Effort

Immediately after the flooding in July 2021 Westport Rotary President, Peter Campbell, reached out to Rotarians around the country for assistance.  Donations quickly flowed in from members around...

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