Southland farmer says storm damage exceeds regional relief fund

Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 28 Oct 2025, 1:22pm

Winton deer farmer Cam Nelson says the cost to repair his business alone will exceed the total government relief allocated for the region. The Southland and Clutha Mayoral Relief Funds have received $150,000 to assist with recovery following last week's storm.

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1. RNZTue 28 Oct 2025, 1:08pm

   Southland farmer's damage estimated at more than government's entire relief fund (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 28 Oct 2025, 1:22pm

   Damage on one farm to cost more than entire relief fund (opens in new tab)