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Where to go if you need a safe place

Published on 11 April 2026

All of our Civil Defence Centres and Community-led Centres have deactivated.

Wellbeing support is still available for anyone feeling a bit uneasy.

Our community can text or phone 1737 to speak to a trained counsellor.

Plus, the following websites also have information and resources:

Ministry of Social Development (MSD) | Rural Support Trust | Here to Help U | The Get Ready website | New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (a branch of MBIE that offers independent help with residential insurance claims resulting from natural disasters)