Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund for the January 2026 storm

The Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund is open to Thames-Coromandel District Council residents, ratepayers or small business owners, and not-for-profit organisations who have suffered financial hardship because of damages caused by the weather event. 

The Fund may be used to support and meet the needs of affected individuals, families, community organisations, small businesses and marae. 

It can be used to provide financial support for: 

• Cleaning debris from properties where people are uninsured or underinsured 
• Supporting individuals/families faced with hardships as a result of the emergency 
• Assisting small businesses impacted by the emergency 
• Assisting people with basic needs, household goods and personal items where the individual/family is uninsured or underinsured 
• Assisting with insurance excess payments 

The aim of the fund is to help towards alleviating the emotional and financial stress experienced by individuals and families as a result of the event. The fund provides one-off assistance for extraordinary circumstances, where a real need can be shown. 

The fund is a last resort measure when people have exhausted other appropriate sources such as Work and Income New Zealand, the Natural Hazards Commission and other government agencies. 

For now, we’re calling for donations to the fund. 

Donating to our Coromandel communities 

If you would like to donate to help our communities, please use our Council's dedicated bank account below: 

• Name: Thames-Coromandel District Council
• Account number: 01-0455-0090620-02 
• Particulars: Your phone number 
• Reference: ReliefFund 

The closing date for applying to the fund is Friday 6 March 2026 

Once closed, all applications will be assessed and available funds will be allocated proportionately to applicants that meet the criteria. The amount granted will depend on the circumstances of the applicant. 

Applications for assistance must be made in writing on the Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund application form, available both as a fillable or printable PDF. 

Further information supporting the application may be requested. 

Ways to apply: 

Email - Send applications and supporting information by email to customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz with ‘Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund Application’ in the subject line. Download the fillable PDF application form, save it, fill it in, and attach it to your email. 

Post - Download the fillable PDF application form, save it, fill it in, and post it to us at the following address: 

Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund 
Thames-Coromandel District Council 
Private Bag 1001 
THAMES 3540 

In person - Download the fillable PDF application form, save it, fill it in, and bring it in to any of our Council service centres or public libraries along with any additional documents. Copies will also be available at each of these locations. 

Download the PDF application form(PDF, 133KB) 

If you require assistance to complete the form, please call 07 8680200 and speak to one of our customer service personnel or drop in to one of our Council service centres or public libraries.