Earthquake fund?

[ODB]

word on the street is that WINZ are giving out earthquake relief cash of $1000 per household.

anyone confirm or deny?

[Timmah]

Can't say I've heard that. But I know a family who would greatly benefit from this.

[Divine]

Yes, Red Cross are:

Grants of $1000, and $3,000

http://www.redcross.org.nz/earthquakegrant

Applications for Emergency Grants

The New Zealand Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Commission will offer one-off Emergency Grants to people who are no longer able to live in their usual homes due to damage.

Applications for Damaged Home Grants

The New Zealand Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Commission will offer one-off Damaged Home Grants to people who are living in homes which are not considered habitable due to earthquake damage or loss of water or sewage services.

Applications for Hardship Grants

The New Zealand Red Cross Canterbury Earthquake Commission will offer one-off Hardship Grants to people who have experienced a significant effect on their financial situation, health or welfare as a result of the earthquake. Hardship Grants are not available to businesses which have been affected as a result of the earthquake.

[ODB]

seen these feckers on the news telling canterbury peeps not to be so proud and to get their application in.

me im driving to work daily now....instead of cycling....for 6 months.

Easy money!