New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance

Support that was available for eligible New Zealanders who lost income as a direct result of New South Wales east coast severe weather and flooding that started in May 2025.

If your Disaster Recovery Allowance or New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance is ending

If your disaster support payment is ending, you can find out what other payments and services you may be eligible for.

You had until 25 November 2025 to make a claim for the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):

  • Armidale
  • Bellingen
  • Central Coast (NSW)
  • Cessnock
  • Clarence Valley
  • Coffs Harbour
  • Dungog
  • Kempsey
  • Lake Macquarie
  • Maitland
  • Mid-Coast
  • Muswellbrook
  • Nambucca Valley
  • Newcastle
  • Port Macquarie-Hastings
  • Port Stephens
  • Singleton
  • Upper Hunter
  • Walcha.

Late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. To claim, call the Emergency information line.

To find more emergency information about your LGA, you can enter your address into the New South Wales Government’s find your local council tool.

Page last updated: 26 November 2025.
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