Sadly, the devastation to our region is simply heart breaking and we feel for everyone who has sustained damage to their properties and had their livelihoods impacted. Unfortunately, the ramifications of this cyclone are far reaching and will be felt for a long time.

Thankfully our team are all accounted for and our office is open. Our team are contacting and checking in with as many clients as we can. We are here to help you in any way we can. If you would like to speak to us and have phone coverage, please call us on 06 876 8124.

Also, our office at 119 Queen Street is available to anyone who needs a recharge, something to eat and drink, hot showers, WIFI, phone charging etc. Please call-in during office hours and we are more than happy to host you.

In the meantime, the Government has issued the following support and advice to date:

Civil Defence Payments – support for anyone affected by the cyclone who is without support, insurance etc: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/.../civil-defence...

Information for businesses – this briefing includes looking after employees, access to mental health and wellbeing services, operating, insurance, finance and banking and landlord responsibilities: https://www.business.govt.nz/.../extreme-weather.../

We will let you know when more support information comes to hand.