Government announces support package for flood-affected Tasman rural workers

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 8:35pm

In this story Todd McClay, Federated Farmers

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay has unveiled a support package for farmers, growers, foresters, and contractors in the Nelson Tasman region following severe weather. While one report cites the funding at $600,000, others state it is $500,000. Some local farmers have expressed that the amount is insufficient.

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1. StuffWed 16 Jul 2025, 10:54am

   $600k support package for flood-hit farmers announced (opens in new tab)

   • ‘They’re not living it’: Farmers’ blunt response to flood support package (opens in new tab) Wed 16 Jul 2025, 2:19pm
2. RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 7:57pm

   Government launches $500k support package for flood-hit farmers in Tasman (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 16 Jul 2025, 8:35pm

   Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman (opens in new tab)