If you live in Christchurch City and are struggling financially to cover necessary costs which are related to the earthquake, we suggest you apply for financial support through the Mayor’s Welfare Earthquake Relief Fund. Follow the link for further information about eligibility and application forms. http://www.ccc.govt.nz/homeliving/civildefence/chchearthquake/MayorsWelfareEarthquakeReliefFund.aspx
The Christchurch City Council also has the Mayor’s Welfare Fund which is aimed at people facing extreme financial stress which is not directly earthquake related. More information can be found by following the link http://www.ccc.govt.nz/cityleisure/communityfunding/mayorswelfare/index.aspx