New Zealand Disaster Fund hub

Fund updates

We're committed to providing regular updates about the New Zealand Disaster Fund. View all Fund updates.

How the Fund is being spent

Find out how the New Zealand Disaster Fund is being spent to support communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and the January and February severe weather events.

Prepare your community with mental health training

Skills in psychological first aid (PFA) are valuable for communities in times of disasters. Find workshops in PFA and other mental health training options.

Caring for yourself and others

Practical information on looking after yourself and others after this year's weather events, including other ways to get financial help.

New Zealand Disaster Fund impact

The New Zealand Disaster Fund helps us support communities to respond to, recover from, and prepare for disasters and emergencies in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Cyclone Gabrielle stories

Read our stories related to the northern floods and Cyclone Gabrielle response and recovery.

Other ways to get funding support

New Zealand Red Cross is just one of the organisations providing funding to help people and communities affected by recent severe weather events. Find out other ways to apply for financial support.

Partnership grant funding

The New Zealand Disaster Fund provided more than $14 million in grants to community organisations working to support people affected by the cyclone and floods.