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1. Northern Territory Flooding, February to March 2026
2. New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment

How to claim NT Flooding, February to March 2026 - New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment

How you can claim New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment.

1. Northern Territory Flooding, February to March 2026
2. Disaster Recovery Allowance

Who can get NT Flooding, February to March 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance

You must meet eligibility rules to get Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).

1. Northern Territory Flooding, February to March 2026
2. Disaster Recovery Allowance

How much NT Flooding, February to March 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance you can get

How much you get depends on your circumstances.

1. Northern Territory Flooding, February to March 2026
2. Disaster Recovery Allowance

How to claim NT Flooding, February to March 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance

How you can claim Disaster Recovery Allowance.

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.

Liquid assets waiting period

The liquid assets waiting period is between one and 13 weeks.

Seasonal work preclusion period

This applies if you or your partner finished seasonal, contract or intermittent work within 6 months of submitting your claim.

1. Report your income
2. Employment income reporting

Employment income reporting if you have other types of income

If you have other types of income you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.

Help in your language

We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.

Income maintenance period

This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.