Source: Radio New Zealand
Repairing storm damage on the East Coast’s SH35, at Taurangakoau Bridge, 25 January 2026. Supplied/ NZTA
The government is standing up its Temporary Accommodation Service to help people displaced by last week’s storms.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment will accept registrations from people in Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and Tairāwhiti who have been displaced or expect they may need temporary accommodation.
Associate housing minister Tama Potaka said government agencies will continue to work with councils, communities, and iwi to ensure a seamless transition for people in need to access safe, suitable accommodation, and will continue to provide wrap-around support including social services, mental health support, and financial support.
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